Budanov predicts the possibility of a ceasefire with the Russian Federation: key theses from the Bloomberg interview

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov believes that the war between Ukraine and Russia could end this year. In an interview with Bloomberg News, he stated that a ceasefire is possible in the coming months.

According to Budanov, achieving peace requires the participation of three parties - Ukraine, Russia, and the USA.

He also expressed confidence in US support for Ukraine but noted that Russia is receiving ammunition from North Korea. Budanov emphasized the large supplies from North Korea, which sends missile systems to Russia.

'North Korea has significant resources, and its production works around the clock,' he stressed.

Expectations from Russian actions

Budanov also stated that Russian troops plan to create a new buffer zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region but deemed the capture of the entire Donetsk region impossible.

'Russia has increased the number of airstrikes on Ukraine, which has led to serious destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure,' he added.

Budanov is an authoritative figure in Ukraine, and most citizens trust him, according to polls.

Kyrylo Budanov reflects on the possibility of a ceasefire in the Ukrainian-Russian war by the end of this year. He emphasizes the importance of participation from Ukraine, Russia, and the USA in this process. It is also noted that the number of shellings of Ukraine by Russian troops is increasing, leading to serious destruction.