Conflict Won't End in a Single Day, Says Socrates, Highlighting Key Condition

Socrates Weighs in on the War and Its Conclusion

According to Главком: In an interview with Natalia Nagorna for the publication Glavcom, the acting head of the SBU's Special Operations Center 'A' ('Alpha'), known by the call sign Socrates, stated that the war will not conclude on any specific day. He emphasized that the conditions under which it ends are what truly matter. Socrates stressed that society must now maintain unity and stay prepared for new challenges once the conflict is over.

During the interview, Socrates remarked:

'There won't be a day when someone cuts a ribbon and says, 'That's it, it's over.' What matters is the foundation on which we end this war.'

He also expressed that after the war ends, questions will emerge regarding the terms of its conclusion.

'Today, everyone wants the war to end. But then the questions will begin: 'Why did it end this way? Are we satisfied with these conditions?'' Socrates added.

Society's Heroic Spirit and Statements from Russian Leadership

The interview also highlights the heroic mood within Ukrainian society:

'Nobody, 200 years from now, will remember how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers fell in this or that battle. Everyone will remember how it ended: whether the country became larger, smaller, or ceased to exist.'

Socrates noted that when facing a threat, Ukrainians show incredible solidarity, but to continue the fight, this unity must be strengthened, as

• 'discord, which sometimes arises in the media or other spheres, only plays into the hands of our enemy.'

The interview also references statements from Belarus's self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, who believes the war could end by late 2026. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made remarks about the war after a visit to Kazakhstan, and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that the conflict could conclude within a day if Ukrainian forces withdraw from territories Russia claims as its own. Peskov added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must order the Armed Forces of Ukraine to leave Russian regions.

Looking to the future, Socrates expressed hope that after the war ends, there will be a chance to 'breathe a sigh of relief and say it's all over,' but emphasized that significant effort will be required to reorganize the unit for new tasks.

'It's ingrained in us that we cannot be exhausted. It's forbidden,' he stated.

Socrates' remarks underscore the importance of a strategic approach to ending the war and the need to preserve societal unity. In the context of a prolonged conflict, the terms and consequences of its conclusion become critical for the country's stability. At the same time, comments from Russian leadership reveal differing views on possible timelines for ending the war, highlighting the complexity of the situation and the need for a measured policy from Ukraine.

As the conflict continues, varying predictions about its conclusion emerge, with figures like Lukashenko suggesting a timeline for resolution by 2026. Such statements highlight the complex landscape of expectations surrounding the war's end and the implications for Ukraine's future.