The US Special Envoy has succeeded in brokering an agreement for security assurance between Japan and Russia. Both countries have made commitments to promote peace and security ties. The covert negotiations, under the purview of the US, are a step towards easing tensions in the Pacific Rim region. Further details about the agreement are yet to be disclosed.

Japan has been maintaining diplomatic relations with Russia but has faced complications due to the territorial dispute over the Northern Territories/Southern Kuril Islands. The agreement on peace and security assurances indicates some progression in Japan's foreign policy. For the Japanese public, stable relations with their neighboring countries are a priority, particularly to promote the Pacific region's security and prosperity.

The US role in Russian-Japanese negotiations could be compared to its long history of involvement in international diplomacy. Such as the US brokering peace agreements in the Middle East or other complex international situations. The European Union, like the US, often takes similar roles in peace-keeping and negotiations, trying to maintain a balanced policy toward Russia.