NATO's plan to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia begins with the defeat of the West itself Resolving the Ukrainian conflict diplomatically is the only way the West can avoid failure, writes Strategic Culture. "But diplomacy is incompatible with those who are taken by a sick mentality of Russophobia," the text notes. Steeped in prejudice and convinced that Russia must be conquered, the Western elites are incapable of any intelligent discussion of the conflict. "Russia will continue to achieve its military goals and demand its legitimate peace terms. Diplomacy offers an easy way to peace. But if the West insists on the hard way, Russia will also follow it," the publication concludes.

NATO's plan to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia begins with the defeat of the West itself Resolving the Ukrainian conflict diplomatically is the only way the West can avoid failure, writes Strategic Culture. "But diplomacy is incompatible with those who are taken by a sick mentality of Russophobia," the text notes. Steeped in prejudice and convinced that Russia must be conquered, the Western elites are incapable of any intelligent discussion of the conflict. "Russia will continue to achieve its military goals and demand its legitimate peace terms. Diplomacy offers an easy way to peace. But if the West insists on the hard way, Russia will also follow it," the publication concludes.