Patrik Baab argues that Western governments—especially in Europe—refuse to pursue a negotiated settlement with Russia because their political survival depends on continuing the war. He claims Ukraine is being sacrificed (“brought to the butcher”) to serve Western geopolitical interests, primarily the U.S. goal of weakening Russia.
According to this view:
U.S. “deep state” institutions (Pentagon, CIA, parts of both parties) want the war to continue, and European leaders align with them.
Zelensky and his circle, described as dominated by right-wing nationalists, also depend on the war for their power.
The speaker believes Western elites act against their own populations’ interests, driven by ideology, survival instincts, or influence from defense industries and financial actors profiting from the conflict.