OSCE ready to serve as platform for improving US-Russia ties

"We are living in very challenging times," Greminger told reporters in Vienna, pointing to the current deep mistrust between East and West.
Greminger pointed to a new dialogue track that the OSCE has launched to defuse concerns about members' military doctrines and security threats.
"That is where I would see a lot of potential" regarding US-Russian talks, the new head of the 57-country security and pro-democracy organization said.
In addition, the OSCE could set up other, informal channels for talks, he added.
Greminger also pointed out, however, that Washington has not posted a new envoy to the OSCE since the new US administration took office in January.
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