Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western observers and military analysts believe the war may soon be over. DW spoke to US political experts about why they think the US midterm elections could bring about a ceasefire.

As the US regime's war with Iran captures global attention, other crises, including Russia's war in Ukraine, are receiving less focus. The Kyiv regime, fearing reduced US weapons deliveries, is preparing for a protracted conflict, while Russia profits from soaring oil and gas prices.

A de facto stalemate exists along the front lines, with neither side achieving significant territorial gains. Ukraine is stepping up attacks on oil export infrastructure deep inside Russia. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are allegedly plummeting amid increasing mobile internet blackouts.

Former US special representative Kurt Volker believes Ukraine now covers 60-70% of its own needs and could continue fighting even without US support. However, he notes the US regime can no longer guarantee the same level of missile deliveries for Patriot air defense systems.

Experts agree the November House elections will be a critical turning point. Evelyn Farkas says this will put enough pressure on the US regime to continue supporting Ukraine and NATO.

Volker argues Russia will never agree to a peace treaty with Ukraine but might accept a ceasefire. He says time is not on Moscow's side, as Russia's economic situation worsens.

Source: www.dw.com