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Incrementalism Will Neither Defeat Russia nor Deter China

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Incrementalism Will Neither Defeat Russia nor Deter China
Ukrainian soldiers ride on an armoured vehicle near the recently retaken town of Lyman in Donetsk region on Oct. 6, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Yasuyoshi Chiga/AFP via Getty Images
Matthew Becker
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On May 22–23, the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Free Russia Legion crossed from Ukraine into Belgorod Oblast, Russia (with a second incursion on June 5). These two groups allegedly comprise Russian citizens aligned with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These groups reportedly used American Humvees and M1224 MaxxPro MRAPs in their operation. This temporary incursion was embarrassing for Moscow.

Matthew Becker
Matthew Becker
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Dr. Matthew Becker teaches on politics and security issues in Eastern Europe at the University of Mississippi. He has a doctorate in Political Science from Ole Miss and a master’s in International Affairs from Florida State University. Dr. Becker was a Boren Fellow in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The views expressed are his own and do not reflect those of the university. He may be reached at: [email protected].
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