Victory or defeat in war: Western analysts assessed Ukraine's prospects in 2025.

According to an analysis by leading American experts, Ukraine faces the risk of defeat in the war by 2025 if it does not change its strategy.

This opinion was expressed by influential Western analysts in a new study.

According to Doug Livermore, vice president of the Special Operations Association of America, Ukraine is under pressure due to the advance of Russian troops. The previous "victory plan" did not achieve its goal - securing Western support.

Among the main challenges for Ukraine, they highlight the large number of Russian mercenaries and a shortage of weapons. Specific steps are proposed to overcome these problems:

• Lowering the minimum age for mobilization
• Inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in the draft
• Permission to use Western weapons against the RF
• Enhancement of military training and sanctions pressure
• Strengthening NATO's eastern flank

Analysts are also considering the possibility of resolving the conflict through a truce and maintaining the possibility of reclaiming territories.

Experts note that Western assistance cannot continue indefinitely, and future support may focus on defensive weapons.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expresses optimism about ending the war with Ukraine's victory by 2025. The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, excludes any concessions.

American historian Anne Applebaum emphasizes that the only way to end the war is for Russia to cease hostilities.