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As winter approaches, its strategic and humanitarian impacts on Ukraine are profound. Russia's continued attacks target crucial infrastructure, exacerbating the seasonal hardships. This year, the U.S. and EU leaders emphasize supporting Ukraine during these challenging months, highlighting the energy shortages and increased refugee movements to neighboring countries like Poland.

On the military front, both the Ukrainian forces and the Russian army are adjusting strategies for winter combat. The U.S. Secretary of Defense confirmed readiness among Ukrainian troops, backed by international aid in military supplies and winter gear. Meanwhile, discussions around the winter's role in warfare, often referred to historically as "General Winter", shed light on Russia hoping to leverage the harsh weather to its advantage.

Humanitarian efforts are equally pressing, with the UN and EU scrambling to meet the emergency needs of Ukrainians facing severe winter conditions. The distribution of winter clothing and heating supplies remains critical, as the forecast suggests milder than usual weather, potentially easing some burdens but not eliminating the threat of cold-induced hardships.

All these facets of winter in Ukraine form a pivotal chapter in the ongoing conflict, where resilience and external support play key roles in the national response strategy.
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крым армия рф оккупанты Occupation authorities encourage Crimeans to stock up firewood for winter Crimea's occupation authorities urge the residents of the peninsula to stockpile firewood for heating in the winter. 88 001 363 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Defense Ministry Says Army Is 90% Ready for Winter The level of materiel and technical support of the Armed Forces units stationed in the East of Ukraine is at 80-90% of the required volume. 11 967 167 World

зеленський Consider this winter not test, but time that brings us closer to Victory. To survive this winter is to defend everything, - Zelensky. VIDEO This winter, the whole Ukraine should become one big Point of Unbreakability. 6 901 134 Previously in trend: War

зима,війна,зсу,наступ We have a new phase of war with Russia, we are not retreating - Zelenskyy The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the war with Russia has entered a new "winter" phase. The Head of State is pleased that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not retreating from the Russian invaders. 20 806 122 Previously in trend: War

остін Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready for combat operations in winter, - Austin U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin believes that the Ukrainian armed forces are ready for combat operations in the winter and have all the necessary means to succeed. 17 420 100 Previously in trend: War

Butusov: Ukrainian Troops Are to Be Prepared for Winter, They Do Not Even Have Enough Warm Clothes for All Soldiers It is time to comprehensively address the issue of preparing the Ukrainian army for winter, as cold weather is coming, but today there is not enough of even warm enough clothes for all the army. 11 231 67 Ukrainian Politics

боррель Putin is waiting for arrival of "General Winter", who always saved Russian army - Borrell According to the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin is counting on the fact that the difficulties of winter will increase the fatigue of the Western world from the war in Ukraine. 17 092 62 Previously in trend: War

дана,ярова This year, everyone received winter uniforms in Armed Forces of Ukraine on time - Yarova. VIDEO Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine will now be carried out by the "State Rear Operator", but there are risks in this innovation. 5 504 58 War in Ukraine

зима Winter in Ukraine will not be harsh. Probability of long frosts is negligible, - Ukrhydrometeorological center The next winter in Ukraine will not be severe, and the probability of prolonged frosts is "slight". 14 193 53 Previously in trend: War

андрющенко In Mariupol, temperature in apartments is minus 2, - Andryushchenko. VIDEO&PHOTOS The air temperature in the apartments in Mariupol occupied by the Russian army is minus 2. People are asking for electric heaters and sleeping bags. 14 087 49 Previously in trend: War

форма By October 15, winter uniforms will arrive at combat units, - Reznikov Winter uniforms for all combat units are already in warehouses, and thermal underwear and fleece jackets are already arriving at the troops. 6 529 44 Previously in trend: War

Взимку світла в Україні може не бути до 20 годин Ukraine faces up to 20 hours without power day amid Russian strikes and winter cold snap - Politico In winter, Ukraine may face blackouts of up to 20 hours a day if Russia attacks nuclear power plants. 4 615 41 Previously in trend: War

Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter Poland is preparing to receive a new wave of refugees from Ukraine due to the possible consequences of Russia's winter attacks on infrastructure. 2 333 40 Previously in trend: War

блиндажи ATO veterans help volunteers make shelters for Ukrainian soldiers, - People's Project. PHOTOS Activists of People’s Project - the all-Ukrainian volunteer center - funded next round of construction of dugout shelters for Ukrainian military. 27 126 38 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

US Ambassador: Russia has been using winter as a weapon for three years in a row Russia is using winter as weapon for third holiday season - US Ambassador Brink United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink expressed outrage over another Russian missile strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 1 095 29 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers in Donbas provided with fuel, wood, coal and heating means, - MoD Ukrainian troops performing tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area have enough fuel and are ready for worsening weather conditions. 5 532 28 Ukrainian Politics

зима Up to three million Ukrainians will be forced to leave their homes because of cold, - WHO forecasts From 2 to 3 million residents of Ukraine are likely to leave their homes due to the onset of cold weather. 9 515 25 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,окупанти Protracted war will be unprofitable for Russian Federation. We saw how they were successfully flogged just in winter, - Rakhmanin Getting involved in a protracted war with a winter campaign is disadvantageous for Russia for several reasons, although the enemy is preparing for such a development. 6 201 22 Previously in trend: War

Росіяни не готуються до зими на фронті Russians are not preparing for winter and are trying to make most of dry weather - Defense Forces The Russians are trying to make the most of the weather before the cold weather sets in. 3 687 20 Previously in trend: War

ООН бракує коштів для допомоги українцям UN lacks funds to help Ukrainians this winter The United Nations lacks the funds necessary to help Ukrainians survive the winter because of the organization's too low level of funding. 1 888 19

макрон We have to help Ukrainian people to endure and survive this winter, - Macron Ukraine needs to be helped to survive the winter, the help should be very prompt and concrete. 1 585 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Байден закликав до підтримки України взимку Biden called for support for Ukraine: Winter will be difficult, but we must not give up US President Joe Biden called on allies to maintain support for Ukraine in this difficult winter. 2 034 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зима,донбас,оос Ukrainians know how to fight in winter, there may not be pause at front, - Ambassador of Great Britain, Simmons British Ambassador Melinda Simmons believes that there may not be a pause in the war against Russia due to weather conditions. 2 542 5 Previously in trend: War

литва,одяг Lithuania will hand over two million euros worth of winter clothing to Armed Forces of Ukraine In December, Lithuania will provide approximately 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers with winter clothing worth more than 2 million euros. 942 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зсу,взимку Operational pause will benefit Russian Federation, because it will deprive Ukraine of initiative, - ISW Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that an operational pause on the battlefield will benefit Russia, as it will deprive Ukraine of the existing initiative. 4 569 3 Previously in trend: War

Mykolaiv receives four special-purpose vehicles from Denmark for municipal utility Mykolaiv prepares for winter: Denmark delivers new equipment to energy crews The municipal utility Mykolaivoblteploenergo has received new equipment to prepare for the winter season. 1 021 1 Previously in trend: Denmark’s assistance to Ukraine