Ukraine's spy chief says Russia can fight for two more years
Russia has sufficient resources to wage war against Ukraine for another two years, according to the head of the SBU.
Consensus
- Russia has sufficient resources to continue the war against Ukraine through 2027 and into 2028.
- Russia has economically weakened due to the war.
- Over 60% of Russians are against the war.
- The main reasons for public opposition are economic hardship and high human losses.
- The model of recruiting soldiers through contracts has been exhausted.
- Russia's military losses are high, with daily casualties averaging between 1,200 and 1,400, sometimes reaching 1,500 (including killed and severely wounded).
- International sanctions need to be more effective to deplete Russia's war resources.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of Ukraine's intelligence service says Putin has enough resources for war for another two years — The Moscow Times
- Russia has enough resources to fight against Ukraine for another two years — head of GUR — BBC News Русская служба
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