Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Jeffrey Sachs: Last Chance for Peace in Ukraine Sabotaged by Europe
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Oct 22, 2025 
Economist Jeffrey Sachs discusses the deteriorating prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing how European leaders have sabotaged diplomatic efforts following the Trump-Putin meeting. He critiques the irrational hardline policies persisting despite the economic and humanitarian toll of continued conflict. Sachs traces these issues back to NATO's historical roots and warns of the risks of escalation from Western involvement. He also proposes a roadmap for peace involving Ukrainian neutrality and highlights emerging European voices advocating for an end to the war.
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Europe's Political Failure Over Ukraine
- European leaders (Starmer, Scholz, Macron) are failing and persist with delusional war policies despite public opposition and economic harm.
- Their approach prioritizes Russophobia and sanctions over diplomacy, worsening Europe's economy and security.
Missed April 2022 Negotiation Opportunity
- Sachs recounts that Europe halted talks since April 2022 even as a near agreement existed, leading to prolonged fighting.
- He uses this historical pivot to show missed opportunities for peace and the human cost of delay.
Costs Of Prolonging The War
- Continued war since April 2022 has produced massive Ukrainian losses in territory, lives, and infrastructure.
- Persisting demands for total victory and punitive measures against Russia are unrealistic and harmful to Ukrainians and Europeans.
