The Economist has published an interview with Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, in which he expressed a number of important thoughts.


According to Skibitskyi, Ukraine may not win the conflict on the military field alone. He also noted that a return to the 1991 borders is becoming less likely and will not end the war.


Both sides are now actively preparing for possible negotiations, but they will not begin until the second half of 2025. During this time, Russia may face serious difficulties in the production of military weapons due to a lack of resources and engineers.


Skibitskyi also spoke about Russia's plans for Donbas and a possible offensive in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions.


According to him, these attacks could begin at the end of May or at the beginning of June.


According to the data, Russia already has a significant number of troops in Ukraine and is forming reserve divisions. However, this may not be enough for large-scale operations, such as the capture of large cities.


In conclusion, Skibitskyi emphasized that the Russian army now operates as a single body with a clear plan and command, which differs from its previous structure.