Among the many shocking news coming from every nook and cranny of the world, Russia, and the U.S. have brought some good news by resuming military-to-military communication.

Introduction

On February 5, 2026, the United States European Command (EUCOM) stated that the Commander of EUCOM General Alexus G. Grynkewich met Russian military officials in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. General Grynkewich also serves as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The EUCOM is a very important command that works very closely within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and has its headquarters at Stuttgart, Germany. The press release noted that “Gen. Grynkewich also has existing authorities in his role as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to maintain military-to-military dialogue with the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, to avoid miscalculation and to provide a means for avoiding unintended escalation by either side.” The U.S. Pentagon said that “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.”

Extension of New START

It is noteworthy here that on February 5, 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) was to expire. The New START was signed between Russia and the U.S. on April 8, 2010, between the two great powers. The U.S. President Donald Trump........

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