Back-Channel Diplomacy in the Shadows | Dublin News

Behind the stalled official peace talks, secret diplomatic channels are quietly humming between Russia and Ukraine, with former top officials from Germany, Britain, and France engaging Russian counterparts in backroom meetings. Key players include Gazprom’s Viktor Zubkov and Russia’s Human Rights Council chief Valery Fadeyev, meeting at forums like the Petersburg Dialogue and even in Vienna with senior Western diplomats. Seasoned envoys like German Markus Ederer and French Pierre Vimont are helping map potential compromises, while recent direct talks in Moscow between E3 ambassadors and a Russian deputy foreign minister signal renewed effort — especially after a Zelenskyy summit reaffirmed Western support for direct negotiations. Though not a solution alone, these covert conversations offer a vital, low-pressure path toward peace amid months of diplomatic deadlock. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3618e777a31bc2d1