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** NEW MERCH ** Jackets & Sweatshirts, Thermo Mugs!! Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielDavis... The discussion focuses on stalled diplomacy over the Russia–Ukraine war, contrasting it with other negotiations happening in Geneva, including U.S.–Iran talks that have drawn more global attention. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argues that Vladimir Putin has effectively already started a broader world war and that Russia’s ambitions extend beyond Ukraine to reshaping Europe. He frames the war as part of a larger global struggle and calls for a negotiated settlement favorable to Ukraine. The interviewee strongly rejects this characterization, arguing that: Russia’s original goal was not conquering Europe. The risk of a wider war stems from the conflict being “internationalized,” particularly through NATO involvement and Western military support. Escalation could occur if direct clashes emerge between Russia and NATO-linked assets (e.g., drones or missile systems). On European involvement, Russian officials such as Sergey Lavrov and Dmitry Peskov are portrayed as dismissive of Europe’s role in negotiations. The interviewee criticizes European leaders for demanding a seat at the table while refusing direct engagement with Moscow and focusing primarily on sanctions and pressuring Russia. The speaker argues that: Diplomacy effectively collapsed after the 2022 Istanbul talks. Some NATO states allegedly preferred prolonging the war to weaken Russia. The core issue is NATO expansion and Ukraine’s neutrality. Russia views NATO presence in Ukraine as an existential threat, not mere territorial ambition. Western insistence that the invasion was “unprovoked” prevents meaningful negotiation. According to the interviewee, peace is unlikely unless the U.S. addresses Russia’s central demands—primarily Ukrainian neutrality and limits on NATO involvement. He contends that if NATO expansion and Western military backing were removed from the equation, Russia would not insist on extensive territorial control. The overall conclusion: diplomacy is stalled due to entrenched narratives and mutual distrust, and without a shift—particularly from the United States—the war is likely to continue, with ongoing risks of escalation.