“The war can last a long time” – Budanov.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate clarified that in the event of a protracted war, Russia will continue to randomly shell Ukrainian territory, but will not conduct powerful military operations. Now, according to him, economic stability still remains in Russia:

“Yes, we are seeing a large-scale fuel crisis, a sharp rise in prices for food and other goods and services. This is shaking their economy and social sphere; they will experience real problems in 2025.”