According to CNN's forecast, there are five possible scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine. Only one of them may be favorable for Ukraine, reports Glavkom.
Scenario #1: Ceasefire
Putin may agree to a ceasefire, but this is unlikely. It is probable that he will not want to end the war while he has strategic advantages on the front. Until October, Putin is likely to continue military actions.
Scenario #2: Negotiations
The possibility of an agreement for negotiations in the fall that will solidify Russia's successes in eastern Ukraine. Putin may capture additional cities and use diplomacy to maintain these gains.
Scenario #3: Deterrence
In this scenario, military aid from the US and Europe helps Ukraine hold back concessions on the front, forcing Putin to seek negotiations due to failures on the battlefield.
Scenario #4: Catastrophe for Ukraine and NATO
Putin may take advantage of divisions in the West after the summit with Trump to escalate tensions with Ukraine, leaving it unsupported.
Scenario #5: Catastrophe for Putin
In this case, Russia may suffer losses from the war, sanctions, and economic problems, potentially leading to internal discontent among the population.
According to The Times, there are four possible scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine, but they do not foresee Putin's sudden death.
Popular media are already predicting possible scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine, but emphasize that only one of them may be favorable for the Ukrainian side. Various options for ending the conflict reflect a range of political and military strategies that may impact the future of Ukraine and the entire region.