Military expert Masala warns of a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine due to the Russian winter war
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Military expert Carlo Masala warns that Russia is using the destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure to trigger a humanitarian catastrophe over the winter and increase pressure on European governments, while Zelensky calls on the US to take tougher action against Russia.
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Why It Matters
The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has been going on for more than four and a half years. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's energy and civil infrastructure, particularly in the run-up to the winter months, to put pressure on the population and governments.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The United States will take tougher action against Russia if Moscow does not renounce Ukrainian energy attacks.
Possible · Within months
Russia will further intensify its shadow war against European states in the next two months.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will Russia actually refrain from attacking Ukrainian energy facilities if Ukraine does the same?
- How effective are Russian influence campaigns in European countries actually?
- Will the US actually increase its support for Ukraine in the event of a Russian non-aggression?
