Is a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the cards? No, says American political scientist John Mearsheimer. The renowned international relations analyst says that the best the world can hope for at this stage is a frozen conflict. He added that the differences between the two countries do not only involve territorial matters but also the status of Ukraine vis-à-vis the West. Watch this exclusive interview where Professor Mearsheimer also explains the implications of Putin’s decision to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the Russia-China friendship and who could emerge as the big winners of the conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX