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Sep 5 2 tweets 1 min read
It sounds like this includes more unit-level training, not just individual skills, which is important. Training volunteers and reservists will be critical to Ukraine's ability to sustain this war, likely giving them an advantage. Good to see the UK lead the way on this effort.
Ukrainian soldiers will receive much better and longer training through this program than Russian volunteers in their newly formed units. This may not have a noticeable effect immediately, but it will be important over the medium to long-term.

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