{"id":1402827,"date":"2026-07-08T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1402827"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T08:02:18","slug":"russia-would-not-have-launched-full-scale-war-had-it-known-how-long-it-would-last-budanov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/russia-would-not-have-launched-full-scale-war-had-it-known-how-long-it-would-last-budanov\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia Would Not Have Launched Full-Scale War Had It Known How Long It Would Last \u2014 Budanov"},"content":{"rendered":"

Russia would not have launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine had it known in advance how long the so-called \u201cspecial military operation\u201d would last, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine\u2019s Defense Intelligence (HUR), said, UATV English<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

According to Budanov, the Kremlin significantly underestimated both Ukraine\u2019s resistance and the duration of the war.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Russia had known in advance how long the so-called \u2018special military operation\u2019 would last, it would not have launched the full-scale war,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Budanov also commented on Ukraine\u2019s relations with Poland, warning that the upcoming anniversary of the Volhynia tragedy could become a difficult period in bilateral ties.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoland may resort to a certain degree of escalation ahead of the anniversary of the Volhynia tragedy. The most difficult stage in our bilateral relations is still ahead, and this historical date will be the main challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Speaking about the military situation, Budanov said Ukraine\u2019s immediate objective is to stabilize the front line while increasing pressure on Russian forces through long-range strikes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe next task is to stabilize the front line. To achieve this, it is necessary to disrupt Russian logistics as much as possible,\u201d Budanov said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He added that Ukraine\u2019s growing domestic defense industry already allows for a higher intensity of strikes against military targets inside Russia.<\/p>\n

According to Budanov, expanding domestic weapons production is providing Ukraine with greater operational capabilities as it seeks to weaken Russia\u2019s military logistics and sustain pressure on the aggressor.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Active Phase of War Could End This Year, but Fighting May Intensify Before Talks Resume \u2014 Budanov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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