The Duran Podcast US-Ukraine diplomacy time wasted, as Russia gained huge advantage
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Jan 26, 2026 AI Snips
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One-Room Negotiation Changed The Dynamic
- The UAE talks were structured as a three-way negotiation with all parties in one room, not traditional mediation shuttle diplomacy.
- That seating meant the US was directly involved in discussions between Ukraine and Russia, changing the diplomatic dynamic.
Security Officials, Not Diplomats, Led Talks
- The Russian delegation was dominated by military and intelligence figures while civilian diplomats were absent.
- That suggests the talks focused on security, military and intelligence matters rather than high-level political compromises.
US Agencies Were Largely Missing
- Key US civilian agencies like the State Department and CIA were largely absent from the meetings.
- Their absence limits the talks to military/security topics and reduces scope for political agreements.