Tau.Neutrino said:

When will it be over?

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There is no set date for when the Russia-Ukraine war will end, as both sides maintain conflicting demands and analysts suggest the conflict could stretch into 2028 or beyond.

Current Outlook and Negotiations

• Negotiated Settlement vs. Military Victory: U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, state that the war will likely not end with a clear military victory for either side, but through a negotiated agreement.

• Maximalist Stances: Russia continues to demand the retention of annexed Ukrainian territories (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson), while Ukraine demands the restoration of its 1991 sovereign borders, war-crimes tribunals, and security guarantees.

• U.S. and International Efforts: President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the war could conclude in the “not-too-distant future”, and various diplomatic channels have pushed for localized truces—such as the recent temporary ceasefire in the Kherson region—though broader peace frameworks have repeatedly stalled.

• Timeline Estimates: Military analysts and security institutes (such as the Lowy Institute) note that Russia is banking on resource sustainability and Western fatigue, with some projections suggesting active hostilities or a frozen conflict could persist past 2027–2028.