Jaipur Dialogues Israel-Hamas War Spells Endgame for Ukraine

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Shruti Dasgupta

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While the world is busy observing the heinous acts of Hamas terrorists, the conflict may spell Endgame for Ukraine. The geo-political war that is a major headache for Europe is likely to draw to a quiet closure with Russia completely suppressing the NATO-aspirant Ukraine. The Israel-Hamas conflict presents President Putin with a significant geopolitical opportunity to finish off Russia’s enemy. Let’s unfold the implications of the ‘Israel-Hamas War’ on Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

U.S. Diverted Focus and Cut Funds

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Israel’s recent requests for military aid from the United States have forced a redirection of US resources and attention from Ukraine. Moreover, to mitigate the debt ceiling crisis, the US Congress made a decision to drop assistance for Ukraine from its short-term plan. Thus, Ukraine’s might, which was only supported via US and Europe aid, will now become Ukraine’s plight.

Putin’s Objectives and Endgame for Ukraine

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While many may not realize it, the Gaza conflict’s repercussions play right into Russia’s hands. As the world’s eyes and focus remain fixed on the Israel-Hamas War, Russia may seize an opportunity to advance its goals in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin understands that US focus and resources are centered on Israel. Thus, Ukraine will encounter disrupted arms deliveries. Thereby, moving Putin’s Russia one step closer to the realization of its objective.

Israel’s Strain and Implications for Ukraine


Despite having relatively robust supplies due to years of stockpiling, Israel is facing multiple enemies in its Muslim neighbors.

Thus, it faces a strong pressure to secure vital resources. As Israel’s war on terror escalates in Gaza, its resources need an accelerated pace of US replenishment. The situation could potentially disrupt the supply chain to Ukraine.
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The Ukraine-Russia war is already marked by a heavy expenditure of resources, with thousands of munitions consumed daily. Therefore, with the diversion of resources to Israel, it seems that Ukraine will lose its ongoing conflict with Russia. President Putin will not waste this opportunity. Most likely, the world will helplessly watch Russia escalate its Ukraine offensive. The hard pressed Europe and US will feel a pressure of scarcity of handouts. The potential slowdown of deliveries to Russia’s enemy could actually mean Endgame for Ukraine.

The Global Ominous Endgame Scenario

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Will Russia seize the opportunity amid the Israel-Hamas conflict? Will the US be able to juggle its commitments? And is Ukraine in a precarious position? With funds from the U.S. Congress cut and resources strained, an ominous endgame for Ukraine stares it in the face. The global implications of this unexpected terrorist attack on Israel could be a humbling event for Ukraine. However, what lies in Ukraine’s fate is a question only time or Putin can answer.

The Israel-Hamas War may serve as the harbinger of a significant geopolitical shift. Palestine may cease to exist. Endgame for Ukraine may become inevitable. And, the US may be emptied of resources to hand out to its friends and allies. The Israeli offensive, while necessary, may alter the dynamics of the modern world in unforeseen ways. Who will come out on top as a winner in the world’s political arena? Who will take over the mantle as the next global power? The powers that be will answer these questions by action in due time.

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