The Russia-Ukraine war is unlikely to end definitively in 2025, though significant diplomatic efforts and changes in conflict intensity are expected during this period. Predictions suggest that President Trump, who began his second term in 2025, may impose a ceasefire leading to a significant reduction in fighting, possibly early in 2025, through direct dialogue involving the White House, Kremlin, and Ukrainian government. However, this ceasefire might only halt active large-scale combat, while the deeper political settlement remains stalled, leaving Ukraine in a fragile state between conflict and rebuilding. Russia continues to hold strategic goals of subjugating Ukraine and preventing its alignment with the West, maintaining core war aims such as recognition of annexed territories and Ukraine's neutrality. Ukraine, meanwhile, aims for a "just peace" that includes NATO membership and bolstered defense capabilities without explicit recapture of occupied territories. This strategic impasse means the conflict could remain a low-intensity or "forever war" scenario if no breakthrough is reached. While intensive negotiations, including high-level meetings between Trump and Putin, attempts at ceasefires, and Western diplomatic efforts have occurred, they have yet to yield a full peace agreement. The fighting has inflicted heavy casualties and destruction, especially on Ukraine, which has seen its economy and infrastructure devastated. Experts foresee a ceasefire potentially within six months (from late 2024/early 2025), which might harden front lines similarly to the division seen in Korea, without a formal peace treaty. This may leave Ukraine in a prolonged state of uncertainty and conflict shadow, as Russia is not expected to fully withdraw or accept Ukrainian Western integration soon. To summarize: The war may see a ceasefire or significant reduction in hostilities in 2025, possibly under the Trump administration’s influence, but a comprehensive end with political resolution and full peace is unlikely within this year. The conflict is expected to remain unstable and unresolved, with risk of renewed fighting in the future unless a major political breakthrough occurs. This analysis integrates diplomatic developments, military conditions, and official statements through October 2025.