- Retired Admiral Stavridis believes the war in Ukraine could have a similar conclusion to the Korean War, with Russia maintaining control over certain areas including Crimea and the land bridge to Russia.
- Both Russia and Ukraine are growing exhausted by the conflict, leading to the potential for negotiations in late 2024.
- Stavridis also expressed his belief that Ukraine will eventually join NATO.
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- Former NATO commander says the Ukraine war could end just like the Korean War, with Russia clinging on to parts of Ukrainian land (businessinsider.com)
Retired US Navy Admiral James Stavridis believes that the war in Ukraine could potentially come to a conclusion similar to that of the Korean War. He suggests that Russia may continue to maintain control over certain areas of Ukraine, including Crimea and the land bridge to Russia. Stavridis made these remarks during a radio interview, stating that both Russia and Ukraine are growing increasingly exhausted by the war. He predicts that negotiations between the two countries could take place towards the end of 2024. Stavridis also expressed his belief that Ukraine will eventually join NATO.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in February 2022. Throughout the war, Russia has faced significant sanctions from the West, while Ukraine has relied on support from Western allies. Stavridis highlighted the strain on both countries’ military capabilities and the economic impact of the sanctions. He suggested that a potential moment for negotiation could arise after the US elections later this year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine previously declared that peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin were “impossible” in September 2022. Zelenskyy later proposed a 10-point peace plan, which included the withdrawal of Russian forces and the restoration of Ukraine’s state borders with Russia. However, Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, rejected the proposal and stated that it would not serve as a basis for negotiations.
Representatives for Stavridis did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider at the time of reporting.