Ucrane is serving in some ways as a proving ground. What do you think western countries are learning from this war? I think when this war enters the next phase, or when it ends, it's going to be ukranians who will be invited to nato training centres for lessons on anti tank warfare and naval warfare. And that go political question hingers oun concern for future conflicts.
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