New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- On Day 1353 of the Russia Ukraine war, Moscow's winter-offensive gathers pace as the West stalls-and Kyiv's resilience faces its toughest test yet.

Discipline and Dominance

Russia appears to have entered a new phase of its war strategy. Analysts note that Moscow is shifting from sprawling offensives to precision campaigns aimed at vital infrastructure and civilian morale. This pivot is described in Russia Ukraine war Day 1348: Winter Offensive Exposes Western Double Standards. Indeed, as reported by Al Jazeera, Moscow's "winter war" plan aims to trigger an energy crisis and humanitarian strain in Ukraine, and by extension, on its European backers.

In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces claim encirclement of Ukrainian t...