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Posted on February 20, 2025
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Ukraine's military intelligence chief predicts a ceasefire with Russia in 2025, amid diplomatic concerns following Trump's return to the presidency.
(Reuters) - The head of Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency, Kyrylo Budanov, believes a ceasefire in the war with Russia could happen this year.
"I think it is going to happen. There are most of the components for it to happen," Budanov said in a YouTube interview with journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.
He gave no details. Ukrainian officials largely dismiss the idea of a ceasefire, warning it will only give Russia time to rearm and prepare for further aggression.
"How long it will be, how effective it will be - is another question," Budanov added.
Discussions about a possible ceasefire intensified after Donald Trump, who promised a quick end to the war, returned to the White House for his second presidential term.
Fast-moving diplomacy on Ukraine, beginning with a Trump call with Russian President Vladimir Putin a week ago, has triggered alarm in Kyiv and other European capitals.
They fear the two leaders could cut a quick deal that ignores Europe's security interests, rewards Moscow for its invasion and leaves Putin free to threaten Ukraine or other countries in the future.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; editing by Giles Elgood)
Kyrylo Budanov believes a ceasefire in the war with Russia could happen this year, stating that most components for it are in place.
Ukrainian officials largely dismiss the idea of a ceasefire, warning that it would only give Russia time to rearm and prepare for further aggression.
Discussions about a possible ceasefire intensified after Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second presidential term, promising a quick end to the war.
There are fears that Trump and Putin could cut a quick deal that ignores Europe's security interests and rewards Moscow for its invasion.
The fast-moving diplomacy has triggered alarm in Kyiv and other European capitals, as they worry about the implications of a potential agreement.
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