MOSCOW, February 28. /TASS/. Deputy Chief of Russia’s General Staff Alexander Zhuravlyov discussed with Deputy Chief of the UK Defense Staff Gordon Messenger a restart of military interaction, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.

"The sides discussed the state and the prospects of resuming military interaction, the situation in crisis regions of the world, and also possible steps to reduce tension, develop bilateral confidence-building measures and prevent incidents in the course of military activity," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.