Russia and the United States had established a hotline between Moscow and Washington after the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1963. This hotline was utilized during the Cold War for emergency situations, but in recent years, the presidents of both countries have directly contacted each other when necessary.
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the Russian president, confirmed that the hotline is currently not being used. He clarified that the secure communication line, which was previously used for urgent matters, including video calls, is also inactive.
In a conversation with reporters, Peskov mentioned that the presidents of Russia and the US had discussed security proposals. However, he did not provide any specifics about the content or outcome of these discussions.
It is important to note that there are hotlines between Russia and NATO, but these channels are meant for emergency situations only.
The hotline between Moscow and Washington was established on August 30, 1963, and played a significant role during the Cold War. However, its usage has diminished over time.
Earlier, on October 8, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Alexander Grushko, had mentioned the existence of hotlines between Russia and NATO. However, these channels are specifically designed for emergency cases.
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