The Russians want and will only negotiate with the Americans because they have agency and determine policy, while Europeans simply do what Americans tell them, making Russian negotiation with Europeans pointless.
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AlexanderEvidence Quote
“Why would the Russians negotiate with us now?... If the Russians could talk to the Americans who have agency, they will negotiate with the Americans. They won't have any incentive to talk with us.”
Source
Trump To Force Ukraine Peace on Europe - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen— The DuranCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:00:51 AM
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