According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia will most probably proclaim “victory” in its war with Ukraine on February 24, 2025—the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion. Quoting intelligence appraisals, the Kyiv Independent first announced the allegation.
The intelligence report propose the Kremlin is trying to spin the statement as a victory over NATO as well as Ukraine. According to Daily Express, “Russia is preparing to declare an alleged ‘victory’ in the war against Ukraine by the ’round date’ – 24 February 2025, the third anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale war.”
Russia Want to Paint War as a Triumph Over NATO
Ukrainian intelligence advises that “Moreover, these plans may also include a ‘Russian victory over NATO’, as Muscovite propaganda has long described the war against Ukraine as a war with the Alliance.” The report went on to say furthermore that these proposals could include a ‘Russian loss of NATO’ since Moscow propaganda has long portrayed the conflict with Ukraine as a fight against the Alliance.
This change parallels reports of top-level US-Russia negotiations intent on negotiating the Ukraine issue. As world powers try to influence the outcome of the war, the talks bring to the fore current geopolitical maneuvering.
Trump, Zelenskyy Get in Arguments about War Narrative
Former US President Donald Trump’s relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has become more strained. On Wednesday, Trump called Zelenskyy a “dictator” and cautioned “better move fast” to try for peace or risk losing his nation.
Zelenskyy reacted to Trump’s influence from Russian misinformation by accusing him. The continuous verbal exchanges occur against a background of increasing worry in Europe about Trump’s ever closer engagement with Russia.
Trump has recently called for a peace accord and faulted Zelensky for not stopping the war. Russia’s potential victory declaration might help to further change the geopolitical landscape as diplomatic friction rises.
