The war in Ukraine will not only not end in 2025, but will also take on even more brutal forms. This opinion was expressed by Vsevolod Kozhemyako, the founder of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard "Charter" in an interview with Ukrainian Pravda .
The reasons for the escalation of the war
According to Kozhemiak, there are several key reasons why the war will continue:
- Russian strategy and adaptation to sanctions.
According to the military, Russia has rebuilt its economy, learned to circumvent sanctions and continues to earn significant funds. In addition, propaganda in the Russian Federation works effectively, support for the war among the population remains high, and the political authorities firmly hold on to control. - Weak positions of the Trump administration.
Kozhemiako emphasizes that the new US President Donald Trump does not have sufficient arguments to force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table on terms acceptable to Ukraine. The world is becoming multipolar, and the influence of the United States is no longer as dominant as before. - Problems on the battlefield.
The situation at the front is key to forming negotiating positions. However, according to Kozhemiak, neither Western nor Ukrainian politicians, businessmen or citizens fully understand its meaning. The war on the battlefield is becoming more brutal and innovative, which only makes it more difficult to complete.
Kozhemiako is convinced that even if peace talks are held in 2025, this peace will not be stable. According to him, Ukraine will live under the constant threat of invasion by the Russian Federation for the next 50 years.
"We alone are most interested in the existence of the state of Ukraine, and no one in the world owes us anything," the military man emphasizes.
Forecasts of other experts
Other analysts and historians also do not predict a quick end to the war:
- The former commander of the US Ground Forces in Europe, Ben Godges, believes that it will be difficult for Russia to wage war after 2025 due to economic problems.
- Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak notes that a peace agreement is only a distant prospect.
- British Minister David Lammy suggests that talks are possible closer to Easter, but there is currently no confirmation of Putin's readiness for peace.
Despite all hopes, 2025 will not be the year the war in Ukraine ends. The reality requires readiness for a long struggle, increasing efforts on the battlefield and strengthening international support. Ukraine should prepare for new challenges in the long-term struggle for its independence and future.
