Ex-NATO commander says Russia's war in Ukraine will likely end and become a 'frozen conflict' in 4 to 6 months, compares to Korean War

In four to six months, the battle in Ukraine will finish similarly to the Korean War, according to Ret. Adm. James Stavridis.

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On Sunday, the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander described a "frozen conflict" with "ongoing enmity."

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A DoD official said last week that US-provided HIMARS were helping Ukraine fight Russia in a "major way."

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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe James Stavridis said on Sunday that the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine will likely end in four to six months.

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It will come to an end in a manner akin to the Korean War's "frozen war."

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Stavridis discussed the state of the war during a WABC 770 AM radio interview with New York businessman John Catsimatidis

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He remarked that it was "extremely obvious" the conflict has "bogged down on both sides."

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"The Ukrainians are putting up a very strong fight," Stavridis said. "[Vladimir] Putin's war plans have proven to be not particularly effective.

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Over the area he had at the beginning of the battle, he has gained some.

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He continued: "I see this one headed toward a Korean War ending, which is to say an armistice, a militarized zone between the two sides

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