Will There be a New Strategic Reality After the Russian War on Ukraine?

Is the West Ready for a Breakthrough?

Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2019

The question is already on many minds, but is ultimately rarely discussed: once Russia’s war on Ukraine is over, will there be a new strategic deal not only on European soil, but beyond?

The answer to this question depends on two considerations. The first, relatively obvious…