The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks To End War In Ukraine Resume
Feb 4, 2026
Justin Fulcher, former senior advisor to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and policy/security commentator. He discusses U.S.-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and the risks that could derail them. He outlines how Russia negotiates while striking Ukraine and how U.S. actions, including moves in Venezuela, may reshape Russia’s calculations.
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Negotiation Paired With Coercion
- Russia negotiates while simultaneously attacking to apply pressure and seek advantages.
- Justin Fulcher says this dual approach shows Moscow negotiates with one hand and applies pressure with the other.
Perceived U.S. Resolve Increases Leverage
- President Trump's willingness to back statements with action raises U.S. leverage.
- Justin Fulcher believes Putin takes U.S. commitments seriously when Trump speaks and shows force.
Venezuelan Oil Changes The Calculus
- Venezuelan oil entering the free market alters global energy funding for Russia.
- Justin Fulcher argues this shift forces Putin to recalculate the war's cost-benefit analysis.