01161nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260000900042653002400051653002300075653002400098100001900122700002000141700001800161245005700179300001200236490000700248520069800255022001400953       2024                            d  c202410aRusso-Ukrainian war10adefense innovation10adual-use technology1 aImre Porkoláb1 aIstván Lakatos1 aFerenc Dávid00aInnovation and Technology in the Russo-Ukrainian War  a101-1180 v233 a<p>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.</p>  a1812-1098