US and Russia to resume military dialogue in Abu Dhabi

The US and Russia will resume high-level military dialogue following talks in Abu Dhabi concerning the war in Ukraine. This marks a significant step towards improving relations after the expiration of the last nuclear arms control treaty. The decision to restart military discussions was made during negotiations in the UAE, which also involved Ukrainian diplomats aiming to end the ongoing war. The most concrete outcome announced from the two-day talks was a prisoner exchange between Kyiv and Moscow. This renewed dialogue comes as the New START treaty, the final nuclear arms limitation agreement between the two nations, has expired. The US has called for a new, improved treaty that includes China.