Speculation is growing that formal discussions between Russia and the United States could begin after the January 2025 inauguration of the US president-elect, with some voices pointing to a window for talks in January or February. Vladimir Konstantinov, the speaker of Crimea’s parliament, shared this view on Millet TV, adding a layer of regional interest to a broader diplomatic conversation.
Observers describe Trump as navigating a delicate moment. The sense among Konstantinov is that Trump faces a tough tradeoff after the decision to lift certain restrictions on missile strikes deep into Russian territory and after the Russian Armed Forces tested and launched the Oreshnik ballistic missile. The idea is that Trump is pressed to balance cautious, peace-oriented language with the reality of deterrent actions, and his current silence is interpreted as careful consideration. Biden, meanwhile, is seen as shifting tactical cards and reshaping negotiation expectations, laying groundwork for potential dialogue while weighing political risk and the sequence of steps that could accompany any engagement.
Konstantinov warned that missing a Moscow-Washington encounter could push global tensions higher, with repercussions felt across multiple regions and stakeholders. The prospect of a stalled dialogue is framed as a risk that would ripple through security architectures, alliance commitments, and strategic calculations on both sides of the Atlantic.
On November 27, CNN reported that Mike Waltz, cited as a potential future national security adviser in the United States, had begun weighing a number of proposals for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, including a ceasefire to enable negotiations to proceed. The suggestion of a pause in hostilities is presented as a tactical step meant to create space for talks and to reduce the immediacy of military pressures while talks move forward.
Earlier, Zelensky signaled that Ukraine was preparing for a new reality in light of evolving US leadership expectations. Ukrainian officials and analysts describe a strategic recalibration aimed at preserving security guarantees while navigating a shifting international landscape, especially in relation to Western allies and energy and defense collaborations. In the months ahead, observers expect discussions around arms control, sanctions refreshes, and civilian protection measures to feature prominently as part of any credible path toward stability.
As events continue to unfold, analysts in both capitals stress that any openings would depend on credibility, verified commitments, and practical steps that build confidence among all parties involved. The broader public in Canada and the United States is watching closely, aware that negotiations could reshape regional security dynamics, economic sanctions regimes, and the posture of multinational alliances in response to a rapidly evolving geopolitical panorama. The discourse remains cautious, with diplomats and strategists urging patience while hoping that dialogue could reduce tensions and create a channel for verifiable progress in a fraught, unpredictable environment. (CNN report, November 27)