Hostilities in Ukraine may end in 2025, predicts The Economist . The war, which has lasted more than a decade and a half, has exhausted the country, which has lost hundreds of thousands of citizens, destroyed the economy and forced the partners to look for ways to end the conflict. According to the publication, this will become one of the key tasks for the new administration of Donald Trump.
According to the author of the article, the end of the war can take place through territorial compromises. Ukraine will probably have to accept the loss of part of its lands, in exchange for security guarantees from NATO. However, the prospects of full membership in the Alliance remain illusory.
Trump's return to power is expected to have a profound impact on US foreign policy. According to forecasts, the Trump administration will not 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, the partner countries are tired of the long conflict. The desire to end the war is becoming increasingly urgent against the background of economic and political challenges facing the 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 : The return to power of Donald Trump could change the balance of power in the world, affecting the duration and outcome of war.
