Kremlin Spokesperson: Moscow-Washington Red Line No Longer in Use
Moscow, November 20 (Hibya) - According to reports in Russian media, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the U.S.-Soviet Red Line, established for Soviet and American leaders after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, is no longer in use.
When asked whether this communication channel remains active today, Peskov replied, "No. We now have a specially secured communication channel for the two presidents. Moreover, this channel even supports video conferencing."
Peskov added that this new channel has not been used recently.
According to the Kremlin's official website, the last phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart took place on February 12, 2022.
The Washington-Moscow line was established after the Cuban Missile Crisis for emergency talks between Soviet and U.S. leaders. It became operational on August 30, 1963.
During the Cold War, the line was used for emergencies, but in recent years, the presidents of Russia and the United States have communicated directly by phone when necessary.
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