Weather plays a significant role in Russia's war in Ukraine. In recent weeks, the ground has been frozen over and this may change the cross-country driving conditions.
Thus, due to the fact that the ground has frozen, in recent weeks, cross-country driving conditions in Eastern Ukraine has changed little. This was stated by British intelligence officers.
How the weather will affect the course of the war in the East
On February 8, the temperature was about 0 degrees. Forecasts next week suggest that rising ground temperatures and melting snow are likely to worsen travel conditions in Donbas. due to dirty weather conditions. Commanders on both sides will likely try to avoid planning large offensives at such a time, the intelligence noted.
However, expected political or operational capabilities may outweigh such concerns, as the start of the Russian invasion in late February 2022 showed
When the war ends
Earlier, adviser to the head of the President's Office Mykhailo Podolyak said that Ukraine cannot let Russia drag out the war – this is a bad scenario for us. Consequently, the war will end before the end of this year, in 2023.
Podolyak is convinced that Russia wants to “suspend the war” and significantly reduce the intensity of hostilities.
