One should prepare for the likelihood that Russia’s war against Ukraine will persist for an extended period, possibly not concluding even in 2025, says NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană. “My call is to prepare for a long war; it will continue. It will not end in 2024, probably not in 2025. We see no military potential anywhere to have the possibility of achieving a decisive victory in one way or another,” emphasized the NATO Deputy Secretary-General. He elaborated that NATO anticipates a protracted war with small advances, counterattacks, and the occupation and loss of territory. “Wi…