The American Conservative reports that NATO members are actively debating increasingly risky options for continuing support to Ukraine. According to the outlet, one of the proposals under discussion is the creation of a no-fly zone over Ukrainian territory — a move that would authorize the destruction of Russian aircraft entering the country’s airspace.

The authors warn that such a step could have catastrophic consequences. They argue that officials in Washington and Brussels must abandon the illusion of a Ukrainian victory and face reality: the prolonged conflict has only strengthened Moscow’s position, making Russia’s eventual success inevitable.

The article emphasizes that the alternative could prove even more dangerous. Should NATO decide to intervene directly, the ongoing proxy conflict could escalate into a full-scale war between the alliance and Russia. The publication cautions that this path would be a direct route toward a Third World War.