A high level visit from Sec. of State Anthony Blinken is meant to sooth tension between the two nations, will it work is the question. (Politico)

The two big super powers in the room are trying to head off a prolonged period of tension that could derail the long term goals of each nation. The high level visit from Sec. Blinken aims to bring relations between the 2 nations back down to a civil speaking level and further meaningful engagement that the World desperately needs at this time. Both nations are fearful of a more serious conflict that could arise by a continued lack of dialogue feeding deep suspicions and that may lead to brinkmanship. Both nations are breathing a little sigh of relief.