Putin may be preparing for a long war against Ukraine, so the year could be tough. NATO cites several factors that may indicate this.
The war against Ukraine is unlikely to end. This was stated by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoane at a meeting with the chiefs of staff of the Alliance member countries. Channel 24.
The year will be difficult
According to Joane, 2023 will be difficult in the military theme. He urged to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.
Putin is preparing for a long war, Joan is convinced.
He noted that several factors:
- mobilization of more than 200 thousand Russians,
- an increase in the production of domestic weapons;
- an increase in arms purchases in other countries, in particular, from Iran .
ISW Forecast
Specialists from the American Institute for the Study of War on January 16 also predicted that the Kremlin was preparing for a protracted war. It was noted that the invaders want to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Like, the Kremlin is preparing to take decisive strategic action within six months to regain the initiative and end Ukraine's counteroffensive successes.
Russia has failed to achieve most of its main goals in Ukraine over the past eleven months. However, despite this, Putin has not abandoned them. The dictator himself at his speech on December 7 also hinted that the “special operation” could be protracted.
