Kirill Budanov spoke at the 20th annual meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES).
He said that the volume of military aid provided by the DPRK to Russia is incomparable with other allies of the occupiers.
The fact that the country is helping Russia with ammunition is a critical problem, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate said. – They supply insane volumes of artillery ammunition, which is critical. The fact that they supply ballistic missiles, yes, it is unpleasant for us, but these are not the volumes. But as for ammunition, this is critical for us, – the head of the GUR said.
In addition, he stated that the Russians have increased the production of aerial bombs several times, which creates a problem for the front line.
In his opinion, Russia would like to end the war against Ukraine by the end of 2025 – beginning of 2026 with its victory, because from the summer of 2025 it will begin to have serious problems in the economy and there will be a need for mobilization.
They predict that around the summer of 2025, the negative impact on the economy will become very noticeable for their country. Therefore, they will do everything possible to win in their understanding. Otherwise, they will fly out of absolutely all world processes.
Budanov predicts that in 2025 Russia will begin to experience financial and economic problems and a shortage of troops. The Kremlin considers the war to begin in the summer-second half of 2025 or early 2026. According to him, the economic downturn in Russia is already “painful and noticeable”, but they are struggling with its consequences.
Source: Racurs
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