The fighting in Ukraine could end by 2025, predicts The Economist . The war, which has lasted for more than a decade and a half, has exhausted the country, which has lost hundreds of thousands of citizens, destroyed the economy and forced partners to look for ways to end the conflict. According to the publication, this will be one of the key tasks for the new administration of Donald Trump.
According to the author of the article, the end of the war may come through territorial compromises. Ukraine will probably have to accept the loss of some of its lands in exchange for security guarantees from NATO. However, the prospects for full membership in the Alliance remain illusory.
Trump’s return to power is expected to have a dramatic impact on U.S. foreign policy. The Trump administration is not expected to facilitate Ukraine’s accession to NATO for many years — and perhaps never.
Ukraine's losses are colossal:
- Human resources : hundreds of thousands of dead and wounded.
- Economy : destruction of infrastructure, collapse of key industries.
- Political instability : uncertainty in relations with the West due to possible changes in US foreign policy.
At the same time, partner countries are growing weary of the protracted conflict. The desire to end the war is becoming increasingly urgent amid economic and political challenges facing allies themselves.
What awaits Ukraine?
The future of Ukraine will depend on:
- International support : even under conditions of compromise, security guarantees should become a key element of the settlement.
- Internal resilience : the ability to recover from losses and strengthen political unity.
- Global Agenda : Donald Trump's return to power could change the balance of power in the world, affecting the duration and outcome of the war.
