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Adam Cailler & Daniel Smith

Timing of Russia's 'inevitable' defeat by Ukraine predicted by scientist

A Russian scientist and political analyst has predicted when the war in Ukraine will end - and it's only a matter of months away. Andrew Piontkovsky says the game is already up for Russia president Vladimir Putin and the timing of his loss is purely down to the strength of Western-support.

Speaking to BBC News, the Washington DC US-based expert claimed NATO will play a big part in how and when it will end, reports The Star. He said: “Ukraine will win by restoring completely its territorial integrity by spring 2023 at the latest.

“The motivation, determination and courage of the Ukrainian military and Ukrainian nation as a whole is unprecedented in modern war history. The fact that, after years of appeasement of a Russian dictator, the West has finally grown up to realise the magnitude of historical challenge it faces.

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