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Russia could fight another two years, say Ukrainian intelligence
World🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Russia could fight another two years, say Ukrainian intelligence

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Oleh Ivaščenko, stated that Russia has enough resources to continue the war against Ukraine for two more years, according to an interview with Ukrinform cited by Kyiv Independent. While acknowledging economic challenges such as labor shortages, growing budget deficits, and worsening banking system issues, Ivaščenko noted that Russia still possesses sufficient resources to sustain the conflict through 2027 and 2028. Ukraine's strategy increasingly relies on drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries, storage facilities, factories, and tankers, aiming to reduce Kremlin revenues and further strain the Russian economy. These attacks have disabled approximately 40% of Russia's oil processing infrastructure, leading to fuel shortages and restrictions on diesel and gasoline exports. Additionally, Ukraine has expanded its targets to include large online retailers like Ozon and Wildberries in Russia. Ivaščenko highlighted that these attacks contribute to Russia's fiscal problems, with the budget deficit now reaching $82 billion. He also mentioned that Russia's export routes for grain have become more expensive due to Ukrainian strikes in the黑

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Russia could fight another two years, say Ukrainian intelligence

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Oleh Ivaščenko, stated that Russia has enough resources to continue the war against Ukraine for two more years, according to an interview with Ukrinform cited by Kyiv Independent. While acknowledging economic challenges such as labor shortages, growing budget deficits, and worsening banking system issues, Ivaščenko noted that Russia still possesses sufficient resources to sustain the conflict through 2027 and 2028. Ukraine's strategy increasingly relies on drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries, storage facilities, factories, and tankers, aiming to reduce Kremlin revenues and further strain the Russian economy. These attacks have disabled approximately 40% of Russia's oil processing infrastructure, leading to fuel shortages and restrictions on diesel and gasoline exports. Additionally, Ukraine has expanded its targets to include large online retailers like Ozon and Wildberries in Russia. Ivaščenko highlighted that these attacks contribute to Russia's fiscal problems, with the budget deficit now reaching $82 billion. He also mentioned that Russia's export routes for grain have become more expensive due to Ukrainian strikes in the黑

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