The US President hinted that the success of upcoming tripartite talks involving the United States, Japan, and another key player is contingent on progress made in the bilateral meeting between the United States and Russia. This statement signifies that US strategies in dealing with international diplomatic affairs greatly influence the dynamics of multilateral diplomatic relations. No further context regarding the topics of the three-party dialogue was provided in the headline.

For Japan, diplomatic relations with both Russia and the United States are extremely important. Japan depends on the United States as a military ally, while it shares a territorial dispute and complex history with Russia. Any fluctuation in US-Russia relations potentially adds uncertainty to Japan’s own diplomatic strategy.

In the US or EU, much like in Japan, the dynamics of diplomatic negotiations are heavily influenced by the relationship with Russia, given its geopolitical strengths. Emphasis is often placed on the outcomes of any bilateral meetings, particularly those involving Russia, particularly considering the recent geopolitical tensions.