Following the productive and constructive progress towards President Trump's goal of peace in Ukraine made by Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff over the past week, the U.S. and Russian Federation agreed today in Abu Dhabi to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue. 

This channel of communication was suspended in the fall of 2021, just prior to the onset of the conflict. The reestablishment follows meetings in the United Arab Emirates' capital between Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of U.S. European Command, and senior Russian and Ukrainian military officials. 

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. 

This channel will provide a consistent military-to-military contact as the parties continue to work towards a lasting peace.

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.

Gen. Grynkewich looks forward to initiating this high-level dialogue.