"Russia Prepares for Winter Offensive: ISW Reports New Offensive Plans"

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for Western support in gaining air superiority as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine, with freezing temperatures creating favorable terrain for mechanized warfare. Russian troops trained in the Arctic may have an advantage, while the Russian economy is at risk of overheating due to record-high spending on the war, which is expected to have long-term economic consequences.