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Looking ahead, Stubb predicts the Ukraine conflict will be prolonged, possibly lasting well into next year, with an unpredictable course. He warns against expecting a swift resolution and highlights the risks of escalation. Russia’s targeting of civilian infrastructure and its recent mobilization efforts suggest instability and a willingness to use brutal tactics, but Stubb believes Russia’s military capabilities are not sufficient for a quick victory.
He emphasizes that Ukraine, with Western support, may push Russian forces back, but warns that ongoing violence and atrocities make the conflict deeply tragic. The only feasible resolution, in his view, is a military one, though acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of war.