Trump gets military leaders involved in talks on Iran and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has for the first time involved the country's top military officials in key negotiations with Iran and Russia.
Source: Associated Press
Details: It is reported that General Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, took part in US-Iran talks in Oman on the nuclear programme.
Cooper arrived at the negotiations in uniform to underscore the US military presence in the region.
In addition, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is playing an important role in processes related to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Associated Press reports that Driscoll maintains constant contact with Ukrainian officials between negotiation rounds, ensuring coordination with the American side.
Both negotiation sectors are being coordinated by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. According to experts, the involvement of military figures departs from traditional US diplomatic practice and also signals the administration's readiness to consider tougher options.
Background:
- As stated in a communiqué following the trilateral talks held on 4-5 February in Abu Dhabi, the delegations of the United States, Ukraine and Russia discussed mechanisms for implementing a ceasefire and monitoring the cessation of hostilities.
- Following the Abu Dhabi talks, the United States and Russia agreed to resume high-level military-to-military dialogue.
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