The conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end
The conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end, as indicated by the country's economic problems and the intensification of the domestic political situation.
Consensus
- The conflict in Ukraine is moving toward completion.
- Alexei Chepa, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Committee on International Affairs, stated this in an interview with Gazeta.ru on July 31.
- The assessment is based on events on the front line, economic conditions in Ukraine, internal political developments in Ukraine, and the situation in Europe.
Points of divergence
- Konstantin Kosachev, Vice-Speaker of the Federation Council, said that documents for ending the conflict will be written in blood and gunpowder on the battlefield, and that final agreements will differ significantly from those discussed in April 2022. — vm
- Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma's Committee on Foreign Affairs, stated in May that Ukraine's leadership still does not want peace and that Ukraine is under external control, while Russia is confidently advancing toward its goals in the special military operation. — vm
- Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council's Committee on International Affairs, said Russia aims to conclude the special military operation by 2026. — vesti
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, stated that Russia is now at a critical point for ending the special military operation. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Deputy Chepa: A number of signs indicate that the special operation is moving towards completion — Вечерняя Москва
- In the State Duma, it was stated that the Ukrainian conflict is moving towards completion — Вести