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US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
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US and Russia agree to resume military dialogue after four years, following talks in Abu Dhabi involving US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials.
US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
US-Russia Military Dialogue Reestablished
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia.
Background of Military Communication
The United States halted military-to-military communication with Moscow just before Russia invaded Ukraine. The conflict, which began in 2022, is the deadliest war in Europe since World War Two and the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the depths of the Cold War.
Importance of Military Dialogue
In a statement, the U.S. military said the aim of reestablishing the mechanism was to avoid miscalculation and escalation by either side.
Recent Talks in Abu Dhabi
"Maintaining dialogue between militaries is an important factor in global stability and peace, which can only be achieved through strength, and provides a means for increased transparency and de-escalation," the statement added.
The reestablishment comes after the commander of U.S. European Command, General Alexus Grynkewich, held talks with senior Russian and Ukrainian military officials in Abu Dhabi.
Even after high-level military talks were halted between the United States and Russia, they maintained an emergency deconfliction line.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have directly spoken with each other on several occasions.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart in Washington, Shubham Kalia in BengaluruEditing by Ros Russell and Chizu Nomiyama )
Key Takeaways
- •US and Russia to resume military dialogue after four years.
- •Talks held in Abu Dhabi led to the agreement.
- •Communication was suspended in 2021 due to the Ukraine conflict.
- •Meetings involved US, Russian, and Ukrainian military officials.
- •Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich played a key role in discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions about US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
1What is the U.S. European Command?
The U.S. European Command is a major unified command of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for military operations in Europe, focusing on security cooperation and crisis response.
2What is the significance of military communications?
Military communications are crucial for ensuring effective coordination, information sharing, and strategic planning among armed forces, which can help in crisis management and conflict prevention.
