This was discussed by him in the author program of Gennady Kiriya "Attention: Kiriya".
According to the guest of the program, even under Biden in 2024, it was already evident that the political aspect of the Russian-Ukrainian war had concluded. After Trump's victory on November 5 and his inauguration on January 20, it became absolutely clear, indicating that we are now merely formalizing the situation.
“With a high degree of probability, everything related to high-intensity combat operations of medium and low intensity (well, I think it will transition to low intensity) will conclude in April-May. That is, in the first half of the year. So, the first half of the year is the maximum. But around April 20, April 30, those are the dates being mentioned, Easter – all of this will realistically happen,” asserts Oleg Starikov.
Moreover, the expert emphasizes that there are currently no wars that end with one side's capitulation. For instance, he notes that in the case of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia did not lose; it simply signed an agreement. Similarly, he claims, the situation with Ukraine will unfold; at a certain point, the war will cease, and then a corresponding peace agreement will be signed. It sounds simple, of course, but the process will be somewhat more complex, yet it will follow this general trajectory.
“There will be delays, there will be obstacles, all of this will happen... But I see Trump as a force, meaning the strength of the United States of America, the strength of resources, the strength of political influence, the strength of diplomacy… If anyone tries to obstruct the task set by Trump, he will simply run them over without even noticing,” stresses Oleg Starikov.
As reported by Zna.ua, Kharabin explained how Ukraine has displeased Trump: “Issued a challenge”.
Additionally, Zna.ua wrote about Musiienko revealing what the head of GUR Budanov said: will there be peace?