Putin endorsed using volunteers deemed completely unfit for military service to defend rear-area facilities from drones amid recruitment pressure.
NABU and SAP searched Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a probe into alleged protection of fraudulent call centers and asset laundering.
Since 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted German military training courses, highlighting growing challenges for Western military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's Zelensky warns Russia plans to expand military mobilization in fall 2026 and may enlist 30,000 North Korean troops, signaling increased conflict intensity and geopolitical risks.
Russia proposes legislation to allow convicts of serious crimes to join military service contracts, reflecting efforts to boost troop numbers amid ongoing conflict.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe states Russian conscripts in Ukraine survive only 20-30 minutes on average due to AI-powered drone strikes reshaping battlefield losses.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul defends the International Criminal Court against U.S. claims of sovereignty threats amid a U.S. campaign targeting the tribunal’s authority.
Germany reports a sharp rise in military service refusal applications amid security concerns and new conscription reforms, potentially impacting defense recruitment.
Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes to end mandatory medical exams for contract and mobilized troops, reflecting recruitment struggles amid the Ukraine conflict.
Kseniya Fedorova, former RT France chief, joins conservative channel CNews in France, maintaining pro-Kremlin views and reflecting strategic media alignments amid RT's European ban.