Putin may agree to end the war in mid-2027 under certain conditions, according to *The Atlantic*
Vladimir Putin may decide to end the war against Ukraine in mid-2027 if Ukraine is able to hold out through the coming winter and maintain its ability to strike military and strategic targets on Russian territory.
According to the publication’s assessment, one of the key factors for the Kremlin will be whether Ukraine can survive the coming winter and continue to strike Russian targets.
Another important factor could be the prospect of a change in U.S. leadership. If a politician more sympathetic to Ukraine than Donald Trump becomes president in 2029, Moscow may try to reach an agreement with the current U.S. administration before its term ends.
In such a scenario, Putin might agree to a deal that includes most of the provisions of Trump’s 28-point peace plan.
At the same time, according to the author’s assessment, Ukraine would not have to cede any territory currently controlled by the Armed Forces.
Such an agreement could give Putin time until the end of Trump’s presidency to:
- secure the lifting of international sanctions;
- bring Russia back into the G7;
- attempt to weaken NATO through a partnership with Trump.
Thus, for the Kremlin, a potential agreement would not represent a definitive abandonment of its strategic goals, but rather a way to buy time to review sanctions policy and restore Russia’s international standing.
At the same time, Russia is not currently showing any willingness to cease hostilities.
Recently, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Moscow is considering intensifying ballistic strikes on Kyiv.
Consequently, the scenario of the war ending in 2027 remains a possible forecast, rather than an agreement or a confirmed plan by the Kremlin. According to The Atlantic, its realization will depend on the situation on the front lines, Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian aggression, and future U.S. policy.
This is reported by The Atlantic.
There will be no quick end to the war in Ukraine, as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no intention of stopping it.
The Vatican’s top diplomat, Paul Richard Gallagher, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on August 25. The parties discussed the war against Ukraine and agreed to maintain contact. The Vatican emphasized that it advocates for an end to hostilities and the start of genuine negotiations.
