(Why the American Mechanics of “Forcing Compliance” Often Fail in Ukraine, and Why Negotiations in New York Could Lead to Yet Another Deadlock)
The end of September 2026 marks a fundamental turning point not only in the confrontation between Russia and the West, but also in the very architecture of international conflict management. The events surrounding Volodymyr Zelensky’s diplomatic tour—ranging from a quiet meeting in Ireland with CIA Director John Ratcliffe to negotiations with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York—have transcended the boundaries of routine foreign policy.
To grasp the underlying meaning of what is unfolding, one must consider not only the specific traits and mindsets of Western, Russian, and Ukrainian diplomacy and intelligence services, but also the traditional models of agreement and political culture inherent to their peoples.
1. The Meeting in Ireland: Intelligence Service Logic and a Hard Ultimatum
The pivotal moment of the current crisis occurred not in the public offices of New York, but at an intermediate stopover in Ireland. (далее…)
