In this new episode, together with special guest Aliaksandr Alesin, we summarize the military and political results of 2025 and make a forecast for the situation in the region in 2026. Aliaksandr Alesin is an independent military expert and member of the Minsk Dialogue Expert Council.

  • What strategy has Russia chosen for the war?
  • What is the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian fronts by the end of 2025?
  • What is happening with the Russian economy?
  • How likely is a peace agreement or ceasefire in 2026?
  • Will the conflict expand geographically?

From the Minsk Dialogue office — with Yauheni Preiherman and Aliaksandr Alesin.

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