realestate geopolitics strategy Ex FBI negotiator: ‘I'm glad' Elon Musk put forth Ukraine peace ideas - Chris Voss
On October 3rd, Elon Musk tweeted a proposal for peace between Russia and Ukraine, which included securing Crimea’s water supply, affirming that Crimea is Russian, and ensuring Ukraine remains neutral.
“I like that he did it because at least it starts a conversation in open public discourse,” he said. “The other good thing about a proposal that the other side is going to say no to, is that they’re more likely to counter with another sort of proposal.” The key to successful negotiation, said Voss, is empathy. He explained that since Russia has significant exports of oil and natural gas, this means that Putin is seeking his own country’s survival as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.