Germany logged at least 12,102 military-service refusal declarations in eight months, even as Bundeswehr recruitment and troop counts rose.
Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send about 10,000 more troops to Russia, adding fresh geopolitical risk for markets.
Overnight attacks hit a Russian refinery and sites in Taganrog, raising market focus on energy infrastructure, logistics and defense-linked assets.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers have deserted military training courses in Germany since 2022, with over 80 cases recorded in Saxony-Anhalt, raising concerns over troop morale and training effectiveness.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov urges holding elections despite ongoing war, seeking lawful and safe mechanisms to uphold democracy amid conflict.
Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.
Ukrainian official reports at least 345 surrendered soldiers executed and widespread torture of POWs by Russian forces since early 2022 invasion.
Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a July 30 attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing six and raising concerns of expanded military cooperation.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.
The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia proposes a law enabling convicted individuals, including those involved in organized crime and smuggling, to join military service contracts amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.
Germany reports a sharp rise in military service refusals in early 2027 amid security tensions and new conscription laws requiring mandatory fitness checks for all 18-year-old males.
Gazprom has contracted with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile security units to patrol and protect gas infrastructure, employing personnel without active military status.
EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.
Russia and Ukraine use the May 9-11 ceasefire to rotate troops and prepare offensives, while limited attacks continue amid efforts for prisoner exchange.
President Trump confirms possible redeployment of US troops from Germany to Poland, signaling a strategic shift with implications for European security and defense markets.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year amid strategic reassessment, impacting defense sector and transatlantic relations.
Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade will omit military vehicles for the first time in years due to operational security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.
Germany attributes a phishing campaign targeting Signal users in politics and media to Russia, with investigations underway and compromised accounts including top officials.
Julia Klöckner's Signal account was hacked via phishing, compromising CDU leadership chats including Chancellor Merz; German intelligence warns of widespread political cyberattacks.