Track 1.5 diplomacy
Known as track 1.5 diplomacy, these covert discussions enable both sides to understand each other’s red lines and mitigate potential conflicts, serving as a crucial link between official government negotiations (track 1 diplomacy) and unofficial expert dialogues (track 2).
“Russian power,” the official concluded, “is not necessarily a bad thing.
Ha
Sounds like “someone” is getting ready to “capitulate”