John Mearsheimer Warns: Ukraine May Cease to Exist — The Coming Ugly Victory

John Mearsheimer examines the possible endgame of the Russia-Ukraine war and the difficult choices facing Ukraine and its Western supporters. In this analysis, Mearsheimer discusses Ukraine’s long-term prospects, Russia’s strategic objectives, the role of NATO and the United States, and how continued fighting could shape the country’s future. He also considers what a potential settlement could look like and why the eventual outcome may be far more difficult for Ukraine than many Western policymakers expected. The discussion explores the broader consequences for European security, NATO, U.S. foreign policy, and the balance of power between Russia and the West. What could the next phase of the war mean for Ukraine? How might Russia’s objectives influence a future settlement? And what strategic choices remain for Kyiv, Washington, and Europe? Watch the full analysis for a deeper examination of the war, its potential endgame, and the geopolitical consequences that could follow. #JohnMearsheimer #Ukraine #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #NATO #UnitedStates #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #USForeignPolicy #EuropeanSecurity #WorldPolitics