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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley’s Phone Call with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Gerasimov
March 31, 2021 — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov by telephone today. ... MORE

Top U.S., Russian Military Leaders Meet to Improve Mutual Communication
December 18, 2019 — The top U.S. military officer met in Switzerland with his Russian counterpart for talks aimed at increasing communication between their nations to reduce risks in conflict areas... MORE

Recent Threats From Iran Different Than Past, Chairman Says
May 30, 2019 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed the threat streams from Iran that provoked a response from the United States and also discussed the problem of deterring Russia, during a talk at the Brookings Institution in Washington... MORE

Dunford Describes U.S. Great Power Competition with Russia, China
March 21, 2019 — WASHINGTON -Russia and China are competitors to the United States and both nations are looking to overturn the current rules-based international order, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

Challenging Russian Information Operations Requires Whole-of-Government Approach
March 14, 2019 — When it comes to competition “below the level of armed conflict,” such as information operations meant to influence adversaries, the U.S. can do more — and has the capacity to do so, the commander of U.S. European Command said... MORE

Defense Intelligence Agency Releases Report on Challenges to U.S. Security in Space
February 11, 2019 — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines the space and counterspace programs that could challenge U.S. or partner interests in the space domain... MORE

Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted
November 28, 2018 — Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov in contradiction to signed treaties and the Law of the Sea show that Russia cannot be counted on to keep its word, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the Pentagon... MORE

NATO Moves to Combat Russian Hybrid Warfare
September 29, 2018 — Russia is disturbing the peace, and NATO countries must combat its hybrid strategy, the alliance’s supreme allied commander for Europe said... MORE

Communications Key in Solving International Disputes, Mattis Says
July 27, 2018 — Reopening communications at the top line between the United States and nations such as Russia is essential in solving disagreements, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Gerasimov
June 14, 2018 — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov by telephone today. ... MORE