Top analyst George Barros (Institute for the Study of War) warns that Russia’s war on Ukraine is likely to continue through 2026—and could spark an even larger global conflict if the West doesn’t act decisively. In this in-depth interview with Independence Avenue Media, Barros explains how Putin is betting on Western hesitation, relying on a grinding war of attrition and unsustainable manpower tactics. He draws chilling parallels to the 1930s and urges U.S. and allied leaders to recognize Ukraine as the frontline of a broader systemic struggle against authoritarian powers like Russia, China, and Iran.
