Russia is preparing to declare alleged ‘victory’ in the war against Ukraine. This information has been revealed in an intelligence report. According to the report, Russia is likely to declare “victory” in the war against Ukraine on February 24. According to the report, Russia plans to declare ‘victory’ on February 24, 2025, the third anniversary of the start of the war. The Kiev Independent has given this report citing Ukrainian military intelligence.
Why is 24 February special?
Let us tell you that on 24 February 2022, the Kremlin announced its attack against Kiev in 2022. 24 February 2025 will be the third anniversary of this war and according to reports, Russia wants to record this day as its ‘victory’.
According to an intelligence report, Russia is planning to declare its ‘victory’ in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin is preparing to present this declaration as a ‘victory’ not only over Ukraine but also over NATO. According to the Daily Express, the intelligence agency said, ‘Russia is preparing to declare the alleged ‘victory’ in the war against Ukraine by the ’round date’ 24 February 2025, which is the third anniversary of the start of the all-out war.’ It further said that apart from this, these plans may also include ‘Russia’s victory over NATO’, as Moscow’s propaganda has long described the war against Ukraine as a war with the alliance.
This intelligence report has come at a time when there are reports of high-level talks between the US and Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict. On the other hand, this report has come at a time when US President Donald Trump and his administration are criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier on Wednesday, Trump called Zelensky a ‘dictator’ and warned that he should ‘take quick steps’ to end the war or else his country would not be left to lead. Trump’s remarks came after Zelensky’s statement in which he said that Trump was living in a ‘disinformation space’ created by Russia. Recently, Trump has been pressing for a peace agreement between the two countries and blaming Zelensky for allowing the war to start.
A meeting was held to end the Russia-Ukraine war
Let us tell you that ever since Donald Trump became the President of America, he has been trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war. America-Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday without Kiev or the European Union. Saudi Arabia mediated the first meeting between the US and Russia to find a way to end the war in Ukraine. The purpose of this meeting was to create a consensus between the two countries on how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could be stopped. After the meeting ended, there was also a response from Russia and America. Russia said that it is difficult to say at the moment that the two countries are coming closer towards ending the war.
Zelensky had canceled his Saudi visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled his Saudi visit after talks between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia. Zelensky had said that he would not accept any decision in the absence of Ukraine. Zelensky said that he is cancelling his visit by March 10. Zelensky said that no decision to end the war can be taken without Ukraine’s participation. He also said that the disagreement over granting NATO membership by the US and some European countries matches Russia’s intentions.