01125nas a2200181 4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260000900043653002300052653002400075653002400099100001900123700002000142700001800162245005700180490000700237520069900244 2024 d c202410adefense innovation10adual-use technology10aRusso-Ukrainian war1 aImre Porkoláb1 aIstván Lakatos1 aFerenc Dávid00aInnovation and Technology in the Russo-Ukrainian War0 v233 a
Technology and innovation have significantly influenced the Russo-Ukrainian war, impacting not only the armed conflict but also the reconstruction of reclaimed territories and the restoration of services. Few believed in Ukraine’s survival when the Russian invasion began in February 2022. This article examines how Ukraine, through its ability to embrace technological advancements and apply innovative solutions, gained a comparatively advantageous position against Russian aggression. We focus on the fundamental differences in the early stages of the war, particularly highlighting Ukraine’s adept integration of emerging dual-use and advanced Western products and technologies.