Winter is here. But what does this mean for the war in Ukraine? Experts from the Institute for the Study of War see opportunities for the troops of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (44). “In our estimation, Ukrainian troops are probably preparing to take advantage of the frozen terrain to move more easily than during the muddy autumn months.” The frozen ground is home to Ukraine’s mechanized warfare.
Russia should also benefit
The Chief of the US General Staff, Mark A. Milley (64), sees it this way: “At the moment, the situation on the ground seems to be stabilizing. But I expect Ukraine to take offensive action,” he told the Wall Street Journal, according to the Defense Department.
And these could well be crowned with success. «Because of the weather and terrain in the middle of winter». But Russia should also benefit from the weather conditions. The war has slowed down lately. The muddy autumn months prevented dynamic advances on both sides. (no)