In 2022, relations between Russia and the United States were virtually frozen, only a few channels of communication remained, he writes. “Kommersant”.
The publication says that if at the beginning of the year there is talk of face-to-face talks between the leaders of the two countries, then after the recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, and then the entry of troops into the region. Communication was cut off along the main line of communication in Ukraine.
The authors argue that from that moment on, communication between the two powers moved to the level of representatives of the special services and military departments, who solved the problems of bilateral relations and did not allow a direct conflict. At the same time, two prisoner exchanges took place between the countries last year. And in December, the US appointed a new ambassador to Moscow with a vast knowledge of Russia.
The material also mentions that Foreign Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Anthony Blinken have had only one phone call since February 24 – July 29 at Washington’s initiative.
Former Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov expressed confidenceThe state of relations between countries today can be compared with the “Ice Age”, but the States do not want a complete break with Moscow.
Relations between Russia and the West in your name “Ice war” in the Federation Council.
Source: Gazeta
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