Ukraine uses relative calm to boost army quality

The military is better prepared to hold the front line than it was in the heady days of warfare in 2014

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  • Shaky balance of forces
  • Fewer conscripts
  • Morale issues
  • Unwilling conscripts
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Taming the volunteers

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