Relaxing of tension between nations (7)

I believe the answer is:

detente

(Other definitions for detente that I've seen before include "Slackening of tension" , "Improvement of political relations" , "relaxation" , "peace during hostilities" , "Easing of strained relations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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