The head of the British Ministry of Defense announced the need to establish direct military ties with Russia.
According to the Financial Times, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting called for the creation of additional communication channels with Moscow to reduce the risk of incidents and miscalculations.
"We have an embassy in Moscow. This is an important channel. I would prefer there to be other channels, especially at the level of military contacts. There is always a risk of miscalculation, so it is important to maintain direct communication," Streeting said.
According to the publication, London now lags behind its NATO allies, in particular France and Germany, in terms of the level of diplomatic and political contacts with the Kremlin.