One of Ukraine's firmest allies in NATO said Russia can continue its war in Ukraine with the same force for the next two years,
according to Reuters
.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lithuanian intelligence chief Elegijus Paulavicius said that Russia's current resources would allow it to continue this level of warfare.
He added: "How long Russia is be able to wage the war will also depend on the support for Russia's military from states such as Iran and North Korea."
The assessment contrasts with the more optimistic picture given late last year at the Pentagon, which said that
early 2023 would probably bring a decline in Russian capability
, predicting that it would be forced to rely on degraded weapons and ammunition.