A grim prediction about the war in Ukraine was made by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, speaking to European leaders. According to CNN, he estimated that the conflict, which has already claimed the lives of thousands of civilians, will continue for many more months, until the end of 2022 in particular.
According to the US media outlet, two European officials estimated that the war will not end in the short term, while two others said the fighting in eastern Ukraine could continue for another four to six months.
A senior State Department official confirmed Blinken's concerns about the long duration of the Ukrainian war, but stressed that the U.S. State Department is working toward a cease-fire.
Biden's staff is expressing grave concern[/B] as it does not "see" a ceasefire on the horizon any time soon, while at the same time US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had said in a press conference on April 4 that the war in Ukraine is not a matter of a few weeks.
"The next phase of the war could last for months or longer," the National Security Adviser added.
Meanwhile, senior US officials told CNN that Vladimir Putin's military objectives have not changed, despite the Russian president's failure in key cities such as Kiev.
Meanwhile, in aa rare television appearance on Wednesday, Putin said that Russia will continue attacks until it achieves its goals.
[BR][BR]The statements came shortly after Kremlin troops withdrew from Kiev to advance into eastern Ukraine.
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