Europe's Harsh Winter: A Calculated Gamble Against Putin Jonathan Powell, the UK's national security adviser, has warned that Europe must endure "real hardship" this winter to maintain economic pressure on Russia and keep the heat turned up on Vladimir Putin.
This calculated gamble reflects the West's growing confidence in its strategy but raises questions about its human cost.
Powell's remarks, made during a visit to Ukraine, offer insight into the UK's thinking on how to navigate the war.