US-Russia Establish 'Hotline' to Prevent Accidental Clashes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The United States and Russia have established a hotline to prevent accidental clashes related to the Ukraine crisis.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 3rd (local time), citing a senior U.S. Department of Defense official, that the militaries of the two countries set up a so-called "deconfliction" communication channel on the 1st to prevent military conflicts, escalation of tensions, and miscalculations.

The purpose of the hotline is to notify each other in advance to avoid misunderstandings. For example, if it is necessary to enter Ukraine's no-fly zones for humanitarian aid purposes, prior notification can prevent unnecessary clashes.

Especially due to the Ukraine crisis, the U.S. and Russian forces have approached each other with only a border separating them, increasing the need for the hotline.

The United States and Russia also have such communication channels in Syria. Russia supports the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while the U.S. is fighting the Islamic State in the east.

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