The United States and Russia agreed to resume high-level military-to-military dialogue that had been suspended since autumn 2021, following meetings in Abu Dhabi.
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US and Russia agreed to resume high-level military-to-military dialogue
Dialogue was suspended in autumn 2021
Dialogue was reestablished following meetings in Abu Dhabi
The Russia-Ukraine talks, mediated by the US, were held in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4-5.
Talks were detailed and productive
Discussions will continue with additional progress anticipated in coming weeks
Negotiations took place in Abu Dhabi over the past 24 hours
Draft plan requires approval by leaders of both countries
Agreement had not been confirmed reached by time of reporting
Earlier in the day, Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. began the final day of peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations continued trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on February 5
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