As Ukraine’s cold season, spanning November through March, approaches its coldest month, January, both Ukrainian and Russian troops are gearing up for a new phase of the war. Extreme freezing temperatures can significantly impact the performance of weapons and equipment, influencing the ability of troops to advance or retreat.

Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan highlights that a key aspect of the current war revolves around the weather. He argues that the cold temperatures favor Zelenskyy’s forces and pose challenges for Russia’s military operations.

Excerpted from Peter’s Dec. 11 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter:

We’re checking in on Ukraine today, and it appears that Mother Nature is keeping temps cold, the ground frozen, and enabling operations to continue. This means the Ukraine War will shift towards a war of logistics – which the Russians are notoriously bad at. As for the Ukrainians, it means support from outside countries will be even more critical in the coming months.