The war in Ukraine may last for years: who will exhaust the opponent first

The drone revolution on the Russo-Ukrainian front

Recent events on the front between Ukraine and Russia have shown that the use of drones complicates strategic breakthroughs. Military operations are supported by drones, leading to obstacles in the rapid movement of troops over long distances into enemy territory. Therefore, the situation on the front becomes more complex, and new approaches to warfare strategies must be found.

“President Vladimir Putin believes that Russia will be able to exhaust Ukraine economically, which will lead to significant problems for the Ukrainian economy and society,” notes The Wall Street Journal.

Struggle through economic pressure

Ukraine is focusing on economic pressure on Russia, understanding that military victory is no longer possible. Attacks on oil and gas infrastructure are becoming a strategic tool to counter aggression and reveal vulnerabilities in Russia's military actions.

“The Ukrainian strategy is aimed at economically exhausting Russia before Ukrainian economic decline,” says Russian politician Ilya Ponomarev.

The increase in the use of drones on the front in the Ukrainian-Russian war necessitates a review of conflict strategies and a focus on economic pressure to achieve objectives. The unfolding events show that resolving the conflict may have an economic character, indicating a new phase in the war.