The current situation on the battlefield does not indicate that Ukraine can gain a military advantage, and time is currently working in favor of Russia.

This was stated by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, Novinky.

"Negotiations may start next year because the course of events does not indicate that the Ukrainian side can gain a military advantage. Time is now playing into Russia's hands, which has a stronger mobilization base for live forces. By winning time, it will also be able to replenish the material base, which it has long lacked," said the President of the Czech Republic.

Pavel stated that massive supplies from North Korea are currently arriving in Russia.

According to him, it is obvious that Russia is trying to prolong the conflict as much as possible.

The president believes that Russia may also wait for the results of the presidential elections in the United States, which will take place next year, and try to undermine readiness to help Ukraine and supply it with weapons.

At the same time, Pavel stated that the West should continue its support for Ukraine.

"The situation is not unequivocally positive. What should be positive for Ukraine is that we are on their side and should support them in achieving their goals. On our part, we have no other choice but to continue providing support," said the head of state.

At the same time, Pavel reiterated what he has repeatedly stated in various forms in the past, namely that "any success of Russia will mean our defeat."

"The greater the defeat, the more effort we will have to make to ensure the security of our neighbors," he added.