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2021-09-23 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Top US military general holds talks with Russian counterpart

[Aljazeera] The top United States military leader, Joint Chiefs Chair General Mark Milley, met with his Russian counterpart, Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov, in Helsinki on Wednesday.

The meeting of the two military leaders comes after the chaotic US military withdrawal from Afghanistan unleashed a new humanitarian crisis in Central Asia and as Washington seeks to coordinate with neighbouring powers on countering armed groups.

"It was a productive meeting. When military leaders of great powers communicate, the world is a safer place," Milley told The Associated Press.

Both sides agreed not to disclose details of the meeting, as has been the practice in previous meetings and calls, the AP reported. But the US basing issue around Afghanistan was a key topic for Milley with NATO counterparts in Greece over the weekend.

Russia and the US have been engaged in a dialogue on strategic stability following the Geneva summit meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russia President Vladimir Putin in June. But the rapid US and NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan and the sudden rise of the Taliban government in Kabul have raised new security concerns.

Gerasimov and Milley, meeting at a residence near Helsinki, discussed issues of mutual interest including risk mitigation in military activities, according to a report by RIA Novosti, a Russian news service.

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#1 Gerasimov and Milley, meeting at a residence near Helsinki, discussed issues of mutual interest including risk mitigation in military activities

Translation: We want same advance notification of attack deal you gave the Chinese.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-09-23 00:29|| 2021-09-23 00:29|| Front Page Top

#2 ...and they'll get it.

Posted by Raj 2021-09-23 02:17|| 2021-09-23 02:17|| Front Page Top

#3 I hope someone recorder that meet.

Posted by Mercutio 2021-09-23 11:28|| 2021-09-23 11:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Was Vindman invited? Or was this more of an HR annual performance review for Milley from his boss.

Posted by Airandee 2021-09-23 12:32|| 2021-09-23 12:32|| Front Page Top

#5 Milley needs to be sanctioned.

Posted by Tyranysaurus Jones4656 2021-09-23 14:50|| 2021-09-23 14:50|| Front Page Top

#6 Nicht schiessen! Befehl ist befehl!

Posted by Rex Mundi 2021-09-23 15:00|| 2021-09-23 15:00|| Front Page Top

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