🌍 Mearsheimer: Ukraine Isn’t Being Abandoned, It’s Being ManagedWhy Trump needs Russian energy flowing more than he needs escalation in Ukraine
In this clip from Daniel Davis Deep Dive, John Mearsheimer argues that Russia and China remain committed to supporting Iran because weakening the United States serves their broader strategic interests. In his view, Moscow has every incentive to help Tehran, and any setback for Washington strengthens Russia’s geopolitical position. Mearsheimer contends that Trump’s Ukraine policy is being driven less by battlefield considerations and more by economic realities. He argues that the administration needs Russian oil and diesel to continue reaching global markets to help stabilize the international economy, which is why Washington is reluctant to impose tougher sanctions and is discouraging attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. At the same time, Mearsheimer rejects the idea that Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine entirely. As he bluntly puts it, “He can’t abandon Ukraine because the deep state won’t let him do that.” Instead, he believes the real objective is ensuring that the Ukraine war does not interfere with broader economic priorities tied to global energy supplies. His bottom-line assessment is stark: “Trump is no match for the deep state.” As a result, support for Ukraine will continue, but U.S. policy will increasingly focus on keeping Russian energy exports flowing while preventing the conflict from disrupting global markets. 🔥 Mearsheimer: Ukraine Isn’t Being Abandoned, It’s Being Managed Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy Daniel Davis Deep Dive, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. © 2026 Daniel L. Davis |