Ukrainian Officer: Russia Preparing for War Until End of 2028; Donbas Demands Unchanged

A Ukrainian officer tells Rzeczpospolita that Russia is preparing for a prolonged war through 2028, with Putin's core demand remaining the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donetsk, which the officer warns would enable further Russian advances. The claim is an assessment from a military source, not an official policy statement, and the timeline is an inference. This signals that peace talks are unlikely to yield a settlement and that the conflict will persist, with implications for European security and market stability.

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