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 the founder of the 13th National Guard Brigade “Charter” Vsevolod Kozhemyako in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda .
Reasons for the escalation of the war
According to Kozhemyak, 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.
Kozhemyako emphasizes that the new US President Donald Trump does not have enough arguments to force Russia to sit at the negotiating table on terms acceptable to Ukraine. The world is becoming multipolar, and the influence of the US is no longer as dominant as before. - Problems on the battlefield.
The situation on the front is key to shaping negotiating positions. However, according to Kozhemyak, neither Western nor Ukrainian politicians, businessmen or citizens fully understand its significance. War on the battlefield is becoming more brutal and innovative, which only makes it more difficult to end.
Kozhemyako is convinced that even if peace negotiations take place in 2025, this peace will not be stable. According to him, for the next 50 years, Ukraine will live under the constant threat of invasion by the Russian Federation.
“We are the only ones 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:
- Former commander of US Army Forces in Europe Ben Hodges 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 Lemmy suggests that negotiations 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 demands a readiness for a prolonged struggle, increased efforts on the battlefield, and strengthened international support. Ukraine must prepare for new challenges in the long-term struggle for its independence and future.
