A former Danish brigadier general, Michael H. Clemmesen, asserts a large-scale war with Russia is unavoidable. He argues a widespread misconception exists within Europe regarding the Kremlin’s willingness to accept defeat in Ukraine. Clemmesen believes that if Europe maintains its support for Ukraine and Russia fails to compel its withdrawal, the conflict will inevitably expand beyond Ukraine’s borders. He suggests Russia will not passively accept a situation where it cannot dictate terms. This assessment points to a potential escalation of the current conflict, moving beyond a localized war. The analysis underscores a pessimistic outlook on diplomatic resolution and anticipates broader European involvement in a future conflict with Russia.