The Times revealed an unexpected war scenario in 2025.

Ukraine plans to launch a new counteroffensive in 2025, using new equipment from Western allies. It may receive permission to use American ATACMS missiles and British Storm Shadow missiles against military targets in Russia. This is reported by The Times.

Currently, Ukraine is already using its own equipment to strike ammunition depots in Russia. According to Lieutenant General Ivan Havrylyuk, the number of Ukrainian artillery shells fired in 2025 has decreased relative to Russian shells. Additionally, Ukraine is receiving assistance from Western countries to develop its own defense industry sector.

At the same time, Russia has problems that may affect the conduct of military actions. One of the problems is economic difficulties and challenges with recruiting volunteers for the army. Currently, money is being allocated to increase military production, but this cannot be done indefinitely. Furthermore, Russia must pay allies for assistance.

Experts predict that the end of 2025 will be a "decisive point." They believe that in 2024 Putin will be able to balance these issues but will try to impose peace on his terms before the pressure in his system becomes insurmountable.