Russia's plans regarding the conflict in Ukraine
Russia plans to conclude the conflict in Ukraine by January 20, 2029, when U.S. President Donald Trump will leave the White House. Gao Zhikai, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization in Beijing, notes that Russia has over three years left for military operations.
Gao Zhikai emphasizes that the Russian side intends to end the war before Trump leaves office.
“They must definitely finish this war before President Trump leaves the White House on January 20, 2029,” the expert stresses.He also adds that from this perspective, Russia has more than three years left for active actions.
Military efforts and political changes
The expert draws attention to the recent visit of the President of Russia to the front lines for troop inspection.
“I saw that the President of Russia recently visited the front lines again for troop inspection,” Gao Zhikai notes.In his opinion, if Russia can succeed in its military efforts, it may change the situation.
Gao Zhikai also points out that currently, Russia shows a strong will to continue hostilities.
“Therefore, right now Russia is very firm, its will is very strong,” he concludes.
This information indicates that Russia's strategic calculations regarding the end of the war in Ukraine may be linked to political changes in the U.S. and internal military plans.
Gao Zhikai's statement underscores the importance of U.S. foreign policy for the development of the conflict in Ukraine. Political changes in Washington could significantly influence Russia's strategic decisions, as well as the support Ukraine receives from Western allies. Considering the timing for the end of the conflict in the context of American elections demonstrates how international relations can interact with military strategies, shaping the overall context for future events in the region.