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The Duran

February 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Performative diplomacy as Ukraine continues to lose big in the war

Performative diplomacy as Ukraine continues to lose big in the war
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Key Takeaways

  • 1The ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine continue to face significant obstacles, with recent developments reve...
  • 2The latest round of tripartite talks, originally scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, has been postponed until February 4th or 5th.
  • 3These meetings are not actual negotiations in any meaningful sense.
  • 4The central sticking point remains Ukraine's absolute refusal to discuss withdrawal from Donbass.
  • 5From the Russian perspective, Donbass is merely the beginning.

Overview

The ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine continue to face significant obstacles, with recent developments revealing the performative nature of these negotiations rather than any genuine progress toward resolution.

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