Russia US talks, The Duran, US Russia negotiations, Ukraine conflict, strategic diplomacy, global power struggle, multipolar world, NATO relations, Kremlin strategy, backchannel talks, foreign policy, Ukraine war, Cold War 2.0, East-West relations, negotiation breakdown, geopolitical analysis, world politics, US diplomacy, Russia objectives, diplomatic strategybr br Russia and the U.S. are negotiating—but not on the same page. Two separate tracks are unfolding behind the scenes: one focused on Ukraine, the other on broader strategic influence. Each side is playing a different game with different end goals.br br In this episode, The Duran breaks down:br Why Russia and the U.S. are talking past each otherbr How Ukraine is being used as a lever in bigger power playsbr The risk of miscalculation as both sides push their agendasbr What these talks reveal about the future of global power dynamicsbr br This is more than just diplomacy—it's a battle for long-term strategic control.