The Duran Podcast Russia Prepares to Negotiate With the US - Dmitry Polyanskiy, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
Feb 2, 2025
Dmitry Polyanskiy, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, shares his perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the potential for U.S.-Russia negotiations. The discussion highlights the complexities of diplomacy, including the challenges posed by strained ties and the absence of direct communication. Polyanskiy also critiques Western strategies for ceasefires, explores the historical context of neo-Nazism in Eastern Europe, and emphasizes the need for direct talks to navigate the multipolar geopolitical landscape.
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Negotiation format and participants
- The format of potential Ukraine negotiations is uncertain.
- Key players likely include the US and Russia, but not Europe or Ukraine initially.
Russia's willingness to talk
- Russia seems willing to negotiate with the US to end the conflict in Ukraine.
- However, Russia is frustrated by the US's reluctance to consider their security concerns.
Disarmament Discussions and US Treaty Violations
- The US undermining past treaties complicates disarmament discussions.
- Russia is open to negotiations, but only if the US addresses all of Russia's security concerns, not just selected ones.