Russia-Ukraine Conflict May Last Up to Three Years: Pentagon

The armed confrontation in Ukraine could last for up to three years. This was stated by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl during hearings in the U.S. Congress, as reported by RTVI.

“We do not know the trajectory of the conflict. It may end in six months, or perhaps in two to three years,” Kahl said.

He added that he hopes for Congress's support in providing assistance to Ukraine, even considering the current assessment of the likelihood of the conflict's continuation.

Additionally, the Pentagon’s deputy chief referred to the situation at the front in Ukraine as a “mutual exchange of attrition” and suggested that Russia is unlikely to achieve significant territorial gains in the near future.

“You may see some areas change hands over the coming weeks and months. I do not see anything that indicates the Russians will be able to achieve significant territorial gains in Ukraine in the next year,” Reuters quotes him.

Kahl also discussed the potential consequences of Russia's suspension of the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty. In his view, Moscow is currently not in a position to conduct an