US European Command confirms that the US and Russia agree to re-establish high level military dialogue

The confirmation of the US and Russia agreeing to re-establish high-level military dialogue signals a potential easing of tensions that have characterized recent relations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 Feb 2026, 13:26 UTCOn the live feed at 13:06 UTC — 12 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could lead to a shift in market sentiment, particularly affecting safe-haven assets like gold and the USD. However, the durability of this development will depend on subsequent actions and statements from both parties.

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