and Russian militaries to help prevent possible future conflict between Washington and Moscow. Milley has called for expanded communication between U.S. Gordon and Gordon Lubold report for the Wall Street Journal. and Russia militaries as long as Russian troops are in Ukraine, unless the secretary of defense issues a special waiver.” Michael R. Congress enacted legislation several years ago that precludes close cooperation between the U.S. However, “the idea of working with Russia on counterterrorism is fraught with challenges, particularly politically. The conversation comes as the Biden administration seeks to strengthen its capabilities in the region. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov was “was noncommittal” during the meeting in Helsinki, according to U.S. General Milley raised the issue at the National Security Council’s staff’s request, following an apparent offer by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mark Milley last week asked his Russian counterpart about potentially using Russian military bases to monitor terrorism threats coming out of Afghanistan. Sullivan is also expected to meet with deputy defense minster Khalid bin Salman, a brother to the crown prince, according to two senior administration officials. presses for a cease-fire in the war between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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