“Our communication with the Russian military is limited to just over a dozen interactions that reduce the risk of miscalculation or contribute to the de-conflict of military operations,” Kirby said in a statement to Interfax.
According to him, the US Department of Defense has suspended military and political cooperation with Russia due to Russia's alleged aggressive actions in Ukraine.
At the same time, Kirby expressed the hope that the United States will continue to interact with the Russian side in order to reduce tensions between the parties.
Earlier, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General John Hayten, reported that Russia has a powerful armed force.
The US Department of Defense has previously emphasized the importance of negotiations on strategic stability with Russia.