Prabowo's Prediction: Russia-Ukraine War Could Last Longer Than World War II

President Prabowo Subianto has warned that the current global geopolitical situation is entering an increasingly precarious phase due to the continuous expansion of armed conflicts across various regions. He even assessed that the Russia-Ukraine war has lasted longer than World War I and has the potential to exceed the duration of World War II.

Prabowo made these remarks while providing guidance during a meeting with the central and regional ranks of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) at the State Palace, Central Jakarta, on Friday, 31 July 2026. According to Prabowo, even before assuming the Presidency, he had repeatedly warned that the world was entering a period of profound uncertainty.

“We are still facing what I warned about during our first meetings at the start of my administration; I have been everywhere, I have issued warnings. Even previously, I warned that we must be careful as the global situation and geopolitics are extremely volatile. Devastating wars are occurring everywhere,” said Prabowo.

Prabowo then highlighted the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which he noted has become one of the largest wars in the European region in recent decades. He stated that the duration of this war has now exceeded World War I and could potentially become longer than World War II.

“In the European continent, there is a major war. This great war in Ukraine has already lasted longer than World War I. This might even be longer than World War II,” he remarked.

Prabeway explained that World War II lasted approximately four and a half to five years, whereas the war in Ukraine, which began in 2022, is now entering its fifth year. “World War II began in September 1939 and ended in mid-May 1945, lasting about 4.5 to 5 years. The Ukraine war started in 2022; we have gone through 22, 23, 24, 25, and are now entering 26. Perhaps the Ukraine war will be longer than World War II as well,” he added.

According to Prabowo, prolonged warfare not only results in massive loss of life but also destabilises the global economy. The impact is felt worldwide through surges in the prices of food, energy, and various strategic commodities.