Foreign Policy Analysis

Three and a Half Years of War: Putin’s Reckless Gamble Threatens Global Stability and American Interests

By National Security Desk | August 23, 2025

As Russia drags the war in Ukraine beyond three years without serious peace talks, Moscow’s ambitions threaten not only European security but also America’s economic and national security interests.

On the somber milestone of three and a half years of the brutal conflict in Ukraine, it is evident that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no genuine interest in ending hostilities. Instead, Moscow clings to the delusion that victory lies just beyond the horizon—a narrative contradicted by the stagnant, costly gains of Russian forces on the ground. How Long Will Washington Tolerate Russia’s War Without Consequence? Putin’s claim to US former President Donald Trump that Russia could soon conquer all of Donbas is less a strategic forecast than propaganda. The reality is grim: Russia currently occupies about 115,000 square kilometers—less...

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