Russia Says Military Contacts With Britain Possible If London Reaches Out

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Russia said military-to-military contacts with Britain remain possible, but only if London makes the first move.

Military channels can matter most when relations are tense.

What Russia said

The message signals that Moscow is leaving a narrow channel open despite deep tensions with the UK over the war in Ukraine and wider European security.

Russian officials framed any contact as dependent on a British request, not a Russian initiative. That gives London the choice of whether to seek direct military communication.

Direct lines can reduce the risk of miscalculation.

Why it matters

Military contacts can help manage risk when countries disagree sharply. They do not mean relations are improving, but they can reduce misunderstandings during crisis moments.

For now, the next step rests with Britain.