Russia’s Donbas Line Is COLLAPSING — Moscow’s 2030 Endgame Emerges | Prof Jiang Xueqin

Russia’s military reporting on Kostyantynivka has entered its endgame pattern, with 172 buildings reportedly cleared in 24 hours as the battle approaches a decisive phase in the Donbas. At the same time, Vladimir Putin is already discussing reconstruction through 2030 — a signal that Moscow believes the Ukraine war endgame is coming into view. As Russia pressures the fortified line running through Kostyantynivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, the strategic coherence of Ukraine’s eastern defenses is being tested in ways that could accelerate the conflict’s next phase. This analysis also examines the deeper geopolitical picture: Russian popular sentiment toward Iran, the limits of sanctions and drone strikes, and Moscow’s apparent vision for a post-conflict order in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. If Kostyantynivka falls and Russia’s broader endgame continues to take shape, how much leverage do Kyiv and its Western backers actually have left to shape the final settlement? What is unfolding in the Donbas is not just a battlefield development but a test of the wider balance of power. If Moscow consolidates its gains and pushes negotiations on terms less favorable to Ukraine, the consequences will reach far beyond this war and into the structure of the emerging world order. #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Iran #Donbas #Kostyantynivka #Sloviansk #Kramatorsk #Zaporizhzhia #Kherson #DroneWarfare #Sanctions #NegotiatedSettlement #PostConflictOrder #Geopolitics #GlobalPolitics #WorldOrder #PowerShift #GeopoliticalAnalysis #WorldOrderBrief Russia Ukraine war endgame, Kostyantynivka battle analysis, Donbas fortified line collapse explained, Putin 2030 reconstruction plan, Russia post-conflict Ukraine strategy, Iran Russia geopolitical alignment, Ukraine drone strikes on Russia analysis, Russian Ministry of Defense Kostyantynivka update, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson reconstruction timeline, Ukraine Russia negotiated settlement, World Order Brief geopolitical analysis This content is based on publicly available reports, official statements, and geopolitical analysis. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Geopolitical developments can shift rapidly, and viewers are encouraged to consult multiple reliable sources for the latest updates. Opinions expressed are analytical interpretations and should not be considered official government or institutional positions.