Why the Ukraine War Is Just the Start of a Global Power Struggle
In an interview with Patrik Baab, Peter Hänseler discusses Russia’s future, the crisis facing the West, and the threat of nuclear escalation.
Wed 14 Oct 2026
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World War III has already begun. Not as a direct military confrontation between Russia and the United States or between China and the United States—but as a global power struggle manifesting itself in regional wars, economic conflicts, and geopolitical shifts.
In conversation with Patrik Baab, Peter Hanseler explains why he is convinced that Russia will win the war in Ukraine. He points to Russia’s military adaptability, arms production, energy and raw materials, public finances, and society’s ability to endure. At the same time, he acknowledges that war and sanctions also impose considerable costs on Russia.
«Why the Ukraine War Is Just the Start of a Global Power Struggle»