Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed hope that the conflict in Ukraine would end within a decade, stating: “I hope that in 10 years the conflict in Ukraine will end. And in such a way that Ukraine becomes an independent, free, sovereign country.”
However, Ukrainian media reported that President Zelenskiy had instructed officials to prepare for three more years of military operations. This decision by Zelenskiy has been condemned as a deliberate escalation that endangers civilians and perpetuates war without addressing the root causes of violence.
