EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has warned that the conflict in Ukraine may continue for at least another two years, according to a report by El País.
Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured above), Kallas described the war as having reached a deadlock, with Russia adopting an increasingly aggressive stance—highlighted by the recent drone attack on Poland.
Analysts cited in the report suggest the conflict is unlikely to stabilize until there is a leadership change on both sides.
Addressing a group of media outlets, Kallas outlined possible scenarios for the war’s future development, as reported by Caliber.Az, citing foreign media sources.
“I think a realistic scenario is that the war will continue for another couple of years,” she said. “Unfortunately, efforts to achieve peace, including those by former President Trump, have yielded no results.”
In a more pessimistic outlook, Kallas suggested Ukraine might eventually be forced to cede some territory.
Regarding China, she highlighted two major challenges for the EU: China’s support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict and its “coercive economic practices.”
“We are not ready to act as a global player when it comes to China, because we lack a unified vision on what needs to be done,” Kallas added.
On September 9, Kallas addressed the European Parliament, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no interest in peace.
“Putin has zero interest in peace and will not stop the war unless he is forced to,” she said.
She reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to supporting Ukraine:
“Russia has not broken the resolve of Ukraine. It is not breaking ours either.”
On the night of September 10, 2025, Russia launched a large-scale drone strike on Poland using 19 drones. Polish air defenses managed to shoot down only four, while drone fragments were found across 11 towns and three voivodeships, indicating careful planning.
Some of the drones were identified as the Gerbera model, reportedly used by Russia to mimic Shahed drones and confuse enemy air defenses.
In response, Poland requested additional NATO air defense systems, including Patriot batteries, and proposed establishing a “drone wall” to protect against future attacks.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian officials reported more than 200 clashes along the frontlines. Russia conducted dozens of missile and air strikes and deployed nearly 6,000 kamikaze drones.
Despite the intense assault, Ukrainian forces held their positions, successfully repelling attacks in all directions. Russian military losses during this period were estimated at around 900 personnel.
