The Battle of Ula took place during the Livonian War, a protracted conflict from 1558 to 1583 involving several powers vying for control in the region of Livonia, present-day Latvia and Estonia. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, seeking to protect its territories and assert its influence against both the Teutonic Knights and the expanding Tsardom of Russia, was under the command of Mikołaj Radziwiłł at the time of the battle. The Lithuanian forces, although significantly outnumbered, utilized strategic military tactics that led to their success against the Russian troops. The Stanislav of the Russian side lacked the coordination that characterized Radziwiłł’s army, which not only displayed courage but also tactical acumen on the battlefield.Victory at Ula significantly boosted the morale of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and demonstrated their military effectiveness. The battle also highlighted the growing tensions between the Grand Duchy and the Tsardom, as each sought to expand its dominion over Livonian territories, then inhabited by diverse ethnic groups and cultures. The Lithuanian army's success in Ula temporarily secured their eastern borders and delayed Russian advances in the region, allowing the Grand Duchy to solidify its control over key strategic areas essential for trade and military logistics.