Pentagon wants Moscow back channels to prevent nuclear escalation - POLITICO

As the U.S. and NATO rush weapons into Ukraine, DoD officials want more military channels to Putin’s top leaders. But Russia’s not picking up the phone.

Since their meeting in Finland, the two men have spoken multiple times, including during the initial Russian buildup in November and again earlier this month. Milley and Gerasimov have not spoken si… [+10991 chars]

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