Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Putin Says Russia is Ready for War With Europe
Dec 25, 2025
Glenn Diesen, a political scientist known for his expertise in Russian foreign policy, dives deep into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He argues that Ukraine is losing ground and highlights the reasons behind the protracted war. Discussing NATO's involvement, he outlines Russia's strategic aims and the implications of the conflict on European stability. Glenn also reflects on historical hostilities and the evolving dynamics within Europe, suggesting a shift towards U.S. influence among certain states. His insights shed light on the complexities of current geopolitics.
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Peace Negotiations Are Unlikely To Succeed
- Glenn Diesen argues a negotiated peace is unlikely and the war will likely be resolved on the battlefield due to incompatible security demands.
- He says Russian demands (no NATO in Ukraine) and Western insistence on security guarantees are mutually exclusive, forcing attrition outcomes.
War Of Attrition Favors Russia Over Time
- Diesen describes the conflict as a high-intensity war of attrition with Ukraine suffering manpower and weapons shortages.
- He warns shrinking Western support and desertion mean Ukraine is nearing an endgame of collapse.
Initial Russian Goal Was Neutrality, Not Total Conquest
- Russia initially aimed to secure Ukrainian neutrality rather than occupy all territory, using military pressure to force diplomatic concessions.
- Western rejection of early deals and massive arms transfers turned the situation into prolonged attrition requiring Russian industrial mobilization.