Ukraine: Russia Aims to End War by 2026 to Avoid Lagging US, China
According to Ukrainian intelligence, internal Kremlin forecasts predict that continued warfare in Ukraine until 2026 would severely hinder Russia’s global competitiveness, potentially relegating it to a regional power. These forecasts, which reportedly include scenarios extending to 2045, suggest a need for conflict resolution by 2026 to maintain parity with the US and China. The Ukrainian assessment aligns with similar recent statements from other Ukrainian officials. The Kremlin has not commented on these reports.
John Q. Hosedrinker