Ukraine and Russia are likely to reach a ceasefire agreement. However, the more pressing question is how long it will last.

This opinion was expressed by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov, in an interview with journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.

Russia has violated 25 ceasefire agreements during the warFrom 2014 to 2021, Russia disrupted 25 ceasefire agreements in Donbas; more details can be found in the infographic.

“You know, it’s a paradoxical situation. Despite the fact that the starting positions of the parties are diametrically opposed, to the extent possible, I believe that this year we will come to a ceasefire. How long it will last and how effective it will be is another question. But I think it will happen. There are most of the components for this to occur,” Budanov stated.

Let us remind you that not long ago, President Vladimir Zelensky answered a question about elections during wartime and the likelihood of a ceasefire. Previously, Zelensky had also suggested that the end of the war in Ukraine by 2025 is possible.

It is worth noting that Russia has violated 25 ceasefire agreements during the war. Details can be found in our infographic.