A Ceasefire This Year Is Possible — But Only Through Massive Military Aid to Ukraine, Says French General Achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine in 2025 is possible, but only if the country receives massive military assistance, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has no intention of stopping the war. This opinion was expressed by French Army General and defense consultant Nicolas Richoux. “We’re not making predictions, but I doubt Putin will stop before he achieves his goals. In practical terms, seizing these regions is his short-term objective. His long-term goal may well be the conquest of all of Ukraine. What’s more, he considers reaching these objectives a precondition for any ceasefire,” the general stated.