Home2008 Treaties and Agreements ...Russian Federation (08-1030) – Agreement on the Establishment of a Direct Secure Communications System Between the United States and the Russian Federation hide Russian Federation (08-1030) – Agreement on the Establishment of a Direct Secure Communications System Between the United States and the Russian Federation TIAS Office of Treaty Affairs October 30, 2008 Defense: Communications Agreement signed at Washington October 30, 2008; entered into force October 30, 2008. Download attachment [777 KB] Tags International Law, Treaties, and Agreements Russia Security and Defense