The Duran Podcast Moving towards Russia-US bilateral negotiations
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Dec 5, 2025 Recent discussions on US-Russia diplomacy reveal a lack of progress despite lengthy meetings in Moscow. Hosts criticize the decision to involve business figures in arms control negotiations. They explore Russia's push for direct talks with the US, sidelining other nations, and debate the potential impact of Trump's negotiating team on future discussions. The complexities of trust and credibility in Russian statements come into focus, posing questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic strategies moving forward.
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Long Meeting, Little Movement
- The five-hour Moscow meeting produced no substantive progress on Ukraine despite lengthy discussion.
- Participants likely covered broader US–Russia relations and business opportunities rather than concrete negotiation text.
Expertise Mismatch At The Table
- Kushner and Witkoff lack arms-control technical expertise needed for detailed negotiations.
- Russia's side included knowledgeable officials, highlighting an imbalance in technical capacity at the meeting.
From Battlefield To Business Talks
- The discussion likely shifted from Ukraine specifics to broader economic and business cooperation.
- Putin emphasized Russia wants proper, conventional negotiations with expert teams going forward.