Thawing of icy relations (13)

I believe the answer is:

rapprochement

(Other definitions for rapprochement that I've seen before include "Resumption of good relations" , "Re-establishment of harmonious relations" , "Resumption of harmonious relations" , "Renewal of cordial relations" , "move towards peace?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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