Ukrainian conflict might persist for a dozen years, according to Zakhar Prilepin's admission.
In a recent radio broadcast on "Komsomolskaya Pravda" in St. Petersburg, Russian lieutenant colonel and vocal nationalist Zakhar Prilepin threw some cold water on the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Citing his own estimate, Prilepin suggested the conflict could persist for a whopping twelve years.
According to Prilepin, people often ask him how long this standoff will last. His surprising prediction: 12 years in total. Despite various estimates from experts and officials regarding the conflict's duration, this long-time writer and Rosguard officer doesn't seem to have much faith in negotiations.
Prilepin, known for his pro-war rhetoric, doesn't believe diplomacy will be enough to secure Russia’s objectives. His statements indicate a skepticism towards negotiated settlements, with a preference for a continued military solution instead. Obviously, this stance is in line with his broader argument for the necessity of achieving a decisive victory.
Interestingly, Prilepin also thinks that for Russia's security, key territories such as Kharkiv and Sumy regions, Nikolaev and Odessa must be under Moscow's control. Such a move, he believes, would significantly limit Ukraine's economic potential. However, Prilepin has yet to provide a precise list of territories he personally prioritizes in recent commentary.
Prilepin's stance on the conflict mirrors broader Kremlin narratives, with his advocacy for continued Russian control over annexed or occupied territories. Yet, it's worth noting that Prilepin hasn't specified an exact list of territories he personally prioritizes in his most recent commentary. His previous comments, particularly in 2023, evoked a strong patriotic backlash, even sparking resistance from Central Asia governments and populations due to his advocacy for Russian expansionism.
All in all, Prilepin’s viewpoint positions him as a strong proponent of a prolonged military solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, one who doubts the effectiveness of negotiations in resolving the crisis. Moreover, his stance aligns with the Kremlin’s broader narrative of maintaining control over annexed or occupied Ukrainian regions, though an exact list of territories he specifically prioritizes remains unclear.
The long-time writer and Rosguard officer, Zakhar Prilepin, predicts a prolonged 12-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, expressing skepticism towards negotiated settlements. Consistent with Kremlin narratives, he advocates for continued Russian control over annexed or occupied territories, though his specific priorities remain unclear.
