Hold Up on U.S.-Russia Diplomatic Normalization: Kremlin's Take
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Venture into the murky waters of international relations as the Kremlin's take on the roadblock in the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia surfaces.
Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin advisor, dropped a bombshell during a Wednesday meeting in Moscow: "The American side ain't quite ready to tackle the tough nuts that are preventing our embassies from running smoothly."
The relationship between these two world powers has taken a nose-dive following the Ukraine conflict, leading to mass expulsions of embassy personnel from both nations, leaving the embassies in Washington and Moscow severely understaffed.
U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his quest for peaceful dialogue, attempted to connect with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin several times post his inauguration in January. Trump had called for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, but his efforts for a ceasefire have hit a brick wall.
Trump, expressing his frustration, stated that both parties have thus far failed him.
The U.S. and Russia had agreed to smoothen diplomatic ties upon Trump's return to the White House. Two rounds of meetings took place in Turkey, but no breakthrough was achieved. Mid-June saw the Russian government announce that the planned third round of talks was cancelled by the U.S.
Russia is reportedly demanding the return of six diplomatic properties seized between 2016 and 2018, and seeking clearer answers on resuming direct flights between the two nations.
Sources: ntv.de, AFP
The Lowdown:
The Kremlin advisor, Yuri Ushakov, attributesthe stalled normalization of relations primarily to the U.S. unwillingness to resolve embassy and diplomatic mission issues, as well as broader geopolitical complications, particularly tied to the Ukraine conflict. Experts predict that substantive normalization is a distant dream without a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. The risky dance of geopolitical conflicts and mutual animosity further hinder meaningful normalization [4][5].
On the bright side, Ushakov expressed optimism about future talks resuming soon [1][2]. So, buckle up as we await the twists and turns in this high-stakes diplomatic dance!
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-disagrees-with-us-assessment-on-russia-ukraine-new-round-of-talks-2021-03-04/[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55656455[3] https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-us-embassies-diplomats-planned-meetings-canceled-in-mid-june/30818172.html[4] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/tsaristan-entraps-russia-west-in-cold-war-policy-standoff-2021-06-23/[5] https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/ukraine-is-the-poppy-field-that-will-not-yield-winners/
... and, remember folks, diplomacy is a tricky dance. Stay tuned for the next moves! 💃🕺
- The Kremlin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, has highlighted the U.S. employment policy, specifically regarding the resolution of embassy and diplomatic mission issues, as a significant hindrance in the normalization of U.S.-Russia relations.
- In addition, the ongoing political complications, particularly those related to the Ukraine conflict, are also identified as obstacles in the normalization process, according to the Kremlin's policy-and-legislation stance. This suggests that a general resolution in war-and-conflicts might be necessary for meaningful diplomatic normalization.
