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Ukrainian Defense

Ukraine has been resisting Russian troops since the start of the invasion, with sustained defense and periodic counterattacks.

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Jan 17, 2026
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If Ukraine can hold back Russia on its own why can’t Europe

Ukraine’s ability to blunt and attrit Russian forces reflects unusually high mobilization, sustained Western materiel support, and the fact that Russia’s offensive is concentrated on Ukrainian territo...