Boris Johnson has said there is a "realistic possibility" that the war in Ukraine could continue until the end of next year, but insisted Vladimir Putin would not succeed in trying to "grind the Ukrainians down."
During a press conference in India Friday, the prime minister was asked about comments from Western officials, who suggested Putin was "still in a position to win," despite making strategic blunders, and whether the war could run on until the end of 2023.
Johnson said: "The sad thing is, that is a realistic possibility.
Boris Johnson has conceded it is a "realistic possibility" that Russia could win the war in Ukraine.
He also acknowledged suggestions that the war could last until the end of 2023.
The Russian president will "not be able to conquer the spirit of the Ukrainian people," Johnson added.
Boris Johnson has said there is a "realistic possibility" that the war in Ukraine could continue until the end of next year, but insisted Vladimir Putin would not succeed in trying to "grind the Ukrainians down."
During a press conference in India Friday, the prime minister was asked about comments from Western officials, who suggested Putin was "still in a position to win," despite making strategic blunders, and whether the war could run on until the end of 2023.
Johnson said: "The sad thing is, that is a realistic possibility.
"Putin has a huge army. He has a very difficult political position because he's made a catastrophic blunder. The only option he now has really is to continue to try to use his his appalling, grinding approach — led by artillery — trying to grind the Ukrainians down. And he's very close to securing a land bridge in Mariupol."
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