Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Daniel Davis: The War Is Lost & Europe Escalates
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Nov 27, 2025 
Daniel Davis, a four-time combat veteran and host of the Daniel Davis Deep Dive channel, shares critical insights on the Ukraine war. He asserts that the conflict is effectively lost for Ukraine, which lacks a feasible military path to victory. Davis critiques the media's overly optimistic narratives and emphasizes how NATO's expansion has provoked Russia and prolonged the war. He also discusses missed diplomatic opportunities in early 2022 and warns that continued Western support will only exacerbate the situation for Europe and Ukraine.
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Rhetoric Masks Battlefield Reality
- Western media and leaders consistently spin optimistic narratives that contradict battlefield realities.
- Daniel Davis says this rhetoric guarantees higher Ukrainian losses and blocks negotiated peace.
NATO Talk As A Provocation
- NATO public statements (e.g., no veto on membership) provoke predictable Russian reactions.
- Davis interprets recent NATO rhetoric as the West intentionally fueling continuation of the war.
Negotiate From Realistic Leverage
- Start negotiations from realistic leverage and accept most concessions will favor Russia.
- Davis urges leaders to recognize on-the-ground power if they seek any viable negotiated settlement.
