Ukraine war: Milley speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since start of conflict

For the primary time because the battle in Ukraine started greater than three months in the past, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Employees Gen. Mark Milley spoke on the telephone to his Russian counterparts Thursday. 

Milley spoke with Russia’s Chief of the Normal Employees Valery Gerasimov on “a number of security-related problems with concern,” Joint Employees spokesperson Col. Dave Butler stated in a readout of the decision. 

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The main points of the decision have been stored quiet, however each navy leaders reportedly agreed to maintain the traces of communication open. 

Head of U.S. European Command and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Tod Wolters stated he hopes the talks will convey the 2 sides “one step nearer to attaining a diplomatic answer.”

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 “I feel what all of us need essentially the most is for diplomacy to return to the forefront,” he instructed reporters following NATO’s announcement that it has established a brand new militaristic technique within the wake of Russia’s aggression in Europe. 

Milley’s Thursday name comes only one week after Secretary of Protection Lloyd Austin held a name with Russian Protection Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Secretary of Protection, Lloyd Austin, addresses the media throughout a press convention after the assembly of the Ukraine Safety Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany, Tuesday, April 26, 2022. 
(AP Photograph/Michael Probst)

Neither U.S. official had spoken with their Russian counterparts because the week earlier than Russia invaded Ukraine.  

A senior U.S. protection official instructed reporters following the decision that it was unclear why Russia was now agreeing to carry talks after months of makes an attempt from Washington. 

However officers stay hopeful that the traces of communication will stay open as Russia continues to escalate its battle in Ukraine.