US and Russia Agree to Restart Military-to-Military Talks (1)

Feb. 5, 2026, 3:54 PM UTC

The United States and Russia have agreed to restart high-level military contacts that had been suspended shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, the US announced.

The agreement came during negotiations in Abu Dhabi aimed at seeking an end to Russia’s war, facilitated by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

“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 US European Command said in a statement.

General Alexus Grynkewich, the commander ...

Learn more about Bloomberg Government or Log In to keep reading:

See Breaking News in Context

Providing news, analysis, data and opportunity insights.

Already a subscriber?

Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.