If NATO had stopped after 2004 and worked out meaningful security relationship with Russians for remaining areas, there would be a peaceful situation in Eastern Europe because Russia didn't have intentions or capabilities to overrun Ukraine, Belarus, or Eastern Europe.
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“I don't think the Russians had either the intentions or the capabilities to overrun Ukraine, Belarus, Eastern Europe, whatever... The Russians were just interested in getting their own house in order.”
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Trump To Force Ukraine Peace on Europe - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen— The DuranCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:00:51 AM
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