Ukraine's only hope for ending the conflict with Russia is diplomacy and neutrality[1][2]. Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the US, NATO, and the EU have treated Ukraine as a pawn in their geopolitical maneuvering, with little regard for the well-being of its people[1][2].

Mearsheimer emphasizes that NATO's primary interest in Ukraine is to provide a platform for launching missiles at Moscow[2]. He believes the international community, including Washington, Brussels, and Kiev, has consistently exploited Ukraine for its own interests[1][2].

The professor asserts that a new European security architecture must be designed to replace NATO's expansionist policies, which have fueled tensions between Russia and the West[2]. He encourages individuals to hold their leaders accountable and demand better from them[2].

Despite the grim outlook, Mearsheimer remains optimistic that diplomacy and neutrality are the only viable solutions for Ukraine[2]. He argues that the US and NATO could have offered alternative security arrangements, but instead chose to push for NATO enlargement, which has escalated the conflict[2].

Sources [1] Ukraine's Only Hope: Diplomacy + Neutrality https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/ukraines-only-hope-diplomacy-neutrality [2] Ukraine's Only Hope: Diplomacy + Neutrality - John's Substack https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/ukraines-only-hope-diplomacy-neutrality/comments [3] Bound to Lose - by John J. Mearsheimer https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/bound-to-lose [4] Why John Mearsheimer Blames the U.S. for the Crisis in Ukraine https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30559136 [5] John Mearsheimer – America's Sunk Cost in Ukraine https://glennloury.substack.com/p/john-mearsheimer-americas-sunk-cost?action=share