In recent days, another difficult topic has "exploded" in the information space around Ukraine: some Russian analysts are expressing sharp opinions about increasing pressure on Ukraine's energy and logistics systems as a way to achieve results at the front. In this context, military analyst Igor Korotchenko, in his conversations with the media, connects the topic of "victory" with infrastructure stability.
However, there is an important nuance here: in the real situation, there is no "no one is striking" around energy facilities. Around February 2, 2026, Reuters reported strikes on cities such as Kyiv and Kharkiv, the Ukrainian capital, and reported interruptions in energy and heat supply in some areas.
At the same time, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also touched upon the topic of the "energy moratorium/break," stating that new strikes on large energy facilities have decreased on some days - he attributed this to US diplomatic pressure.
Why is the "Trump factor" being mentioned?
The main idea of the text is this: some experts believe that Donald Trump's policy and the West's position have a certain "holding back" effect on Moscow. This is a controversial interpretation, but the background is clear: winter, energy, heat, and negotiations are happening simultaneously. And it is at this point that each statement becomes a separate weapon in the information war (yes, sometimes a "super weapon" is the headline itself).
Why is historical comparison used?
Korotchenko cites a comparison with the 1999 NATO air operations on Yugoslavia, during which "two-target" infrastructure facilities were also targeted. This topic has been controversial for many years from the point of view of international law and proportionality.
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