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Hidden Forces
Ending the Ukraine War: A Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations? | Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Michael Kofman
Mar 3, 2025
Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a senior fellow and director at the Center for a New American Security, and Michael Kofman, a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses, dive into the intricate negotiations between the U.S. and Russia over the Ukraine war. They discuss the evolving power dynamics within Russia, the significance of casualty reporting, and the implications for European security. The duo also critiques U.S. foreign policy strategies, especially during the Trump administration, while exploring the complex influences of China and nuclear doctrines on global relations.
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- The U.S. and Russia present contrasting strategies in Ukraine negotiations, with Russia maintaining maximalist demands while the U.S. weakens its leverage.
- President Trump's eagerness to conclude the conflict may lead to hasty concessions that compromise Ukraine's sovereignty and embolden Russia.
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Negotiating Positions in the Ukraine Conflict
The current negotiating positions of the U.S. and Russia regarding the Ukraine war highlight contrasting strategies and aims. Russia maintains its maximalist demands, insisting on the full subjugation of Ukraine without any territorial concessions, which were emphasized by Foreign Minister Lavrov following the latest round of talks. In contrast, the U.S. appears to be taking strategic options off the table, including clear statements that Ukraine will not join NATO and that European forces will not operate under NATO auspices in Ukraine. This weakening of U.S. leverage has allowed Russia to increase its demands, which raises concerns about the potential for a resolution that disregards long-term consequences and overlooks established diplomatic frameworks.
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