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Lesson from a year at war: In contrast to the Russians, Ukrainians master a mix of high- and low-end technology on the battlefield

  • Written by Laura Jones, Doctoral Student in International Relations, Tufts University
imageIn war, it's not the size or sophistication of the technology, but how it's used – especially in combinations.Elena Tita/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

In less than a year, Ukraine’s military has emerged as a modern, effective fighting force in large part due to an abundance of technology provided by the United States and its...

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