On October 27, the focus was on the visit of Putin's representative, Kirill Dmitriev, to Washington. International relations expert Maksym Nesvitayelov, speaking at the Vezha Civic Energy Center studio, shared his insights on the visit's objectives and outcomes.
The expert noted that the visit seemed improvised and lacked a detailed communication strategy. Dmitriev was unsuccessful in influencing Donald Trump’s administration, and his rhetoric emphasizing Russian power and nuclear threats only led to a negative reaction from US politicians and the media.
China's role was also discussed, including the planned summit with China's and North Korea's leaders, as well as ongoing trade negotiations. According to experts, China may exploit the situation with rare earth metals to pressure the US into suspending tariffs or relaxing sanctions in exchange for favorable agreements.
The lack of cohesive proposals from the Kremlin and erratic rhetoric complicates negotiations both with Ukraine and the US. Russia appears increasingly isolated, while the US holds more sway in shaping the path to end the war.
The discussion also touched on internal Chinese politics and the subject of Taiwan, which could become a bargaining chip in US-China relations. Experts say the prospects for compromise over Taiwan or the potential for conflict depend heavily on the global balance of power and strategic choices made in Washington and Beijing.
Overall, experts believe a complex diplomatic game is underway, with China, the US, Russia, and Ukraine all seeking optimal conditions to resolve the war and advance economic cooperation.
