Peace talks remain in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. It is important to realize that a full peace agreement may require months, if not years, of difficult negotiations. And it is extremely important that Ukraine be able to effectively and consistently approach this track.
The basis for the entire process is an understanding of the principles and techniques on which Russian (and before that Soviet) diplomacy operates.
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The basis for the entire process is an understanding of the principles and techniques on which Russian (and before that Soviet) diplomacy operates.
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In the conditions of a full-scale war, Ukrainian diplomacy is faced with the challenge of understanding the specifics of negotiations with the Russian Federation, which has inherited many features of the Soviet diplomatic school.
What was often decisive then was not so much the content of the discussions as the tactics of conducting dialogue and exchanging proposals. The Soviet diplomatic tradition has developed a unique system of negotiation practices, focused not on finding agreements, but on securing tactical and strategic advantages in the international environment. Its elements are preserved in modern Russian diplomacy.
What was often decisive then was not so much the content of the discussions as the tactics of conducting dialogue and exchanging proposals. The Soviet diplomatic tradition has developed a unique system of negotiation practices, focused not on finding agreements, but on securing tactical and strategic advantages in the international environment. Its elements are preserved in modern Russian diplomacy.
After 1991, the Russian Federation retained a significant part of the diplomatic apparatus, personnel traditions, and negotiation methodology inherited from the USSR. This is manifested in rhetoric, behavior, methods of pressure on partners, and the desire to achieve results by dragging out, the illusion of compromise, and at the same time unconditionally insisting on taking into account Russia's position.
Although after the collapse of the USSR, Russia's negotiation culture underwent a transformation. The old “politburo style” was supplemented with postmodern elements, including the right to question the facts themselves.
Although after the collapse of the USSR, Russia's negotiation culture underwent a transformation. The old “politburo style” was supplemented with postmodern elements, including the right to question the facts themselves.
Analyzing Russia's implementation of the Soviet school in the 21st century, we can conclude that, on the one hand, it is the preservation of old methods of negotiation, and on the other, the active use of new technologies, in particular social networks and controlled media. This is confirmed by the integration of diplomatic statements into a broad system of Kremlin information campaigns.
To sum up, the effectiveness of negotiations with Russia depends on a comprehensive approach: diplomacy must be sustainable, consistently planned, and combined with a willingness to respond to powerful pressure.
Ukraine must constantly strengthen its diplomatic potential, develop the tactical skills of negotiators, preparing for long and difficult negotiations in changing conditions. Knowledge of the Russian-Soviet negotiation tradition will help to avoid ill-considered steps and use the most of negotiations to protect national interests.
Ukraine must constantly strengthen its diplomatic potential, develop the tactical skills of negotiators, preparing for long and difficult negotiations in changing conditions. Knowledge of the Russian-Soviet negotiation tradition will help to avoid ill-considered steps and use the most of negotiations to protect national interests.
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