Germany logged at least 12,102 military-service refusal declarations in eight months, even as Bundeswehr recruitment and troop counts rose.
Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.
Belarus President Lukashenko orders non-performing agricultural workers to undergo military training to improve labor discipline during the harvest season.
Austria's government proposes extending mandatory military service to nine months with new training and benefits to address heightened security risks.
Russia proposes a law enabling convicted individuals, including those involved in organized crime and smuggling, to join military service contracts amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
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.
The US warns European allies of major delays in arms deliveries due to urgent replenishment needs from the Iran conflict, affecting key missile systems like NASAMS and HIMARS.