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The matter of responsibility for the continuation of the war also arises in the discussion, with Mearsheimer calling out former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s role in hindering peace negotiations in April 2022. Johnson acknowledged the conflict as a “proxy war” and advocated for continued support to Ukraine, but Mearsheimer views this stance as morally reprehensible, suggesting it reflects a dangerous willingness to sacrifice Ukrainian lives for geopolitical ends.