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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft

Poland and Lithuania offer help for Ukrainian men facing conscription. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin is planning to recruit 400,000 soldiers for Ukraine

Putin aims to recruit 400,000 soldiers for Ukraine war.
Ukraine reducing conscription age and Russia planning significant army growth.
Russian authorities prefer volunteer soldiers over conscripts due to societal acceptance of casualties. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine lowers conscription age to replenish its battered ranks

Ukraine lowered draft age from 27 to 25 due to military strain.
New laws aim to strengthen Ukrainian military ranks and create online registry for recruits. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine Lowers Its Conscription Age to 25 to Replenish Depleted Ranks in War Against Russia

Ukraine lowered conscription age to 25 to bolster military ranks after Russia's invasion.
Concerns raised over impact of conscription on economy and military effectiveness. [ more ]
The American Conservative
1 month ago
Europe news

U.S. Officials Believe That 'We' Are at War With Russia

Senator Lindsey Graham supports Ukraine's call for conscription to strengthen its army.
Graham's advocacy for sending more individuals to war contrasts with his personal actions. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Conscripts not useful' as Putin has found out, says former Nato chief

Enlisting conscripts in the UK would not be useful in bolstering defense
Lord Robertson rejects the idea of conscription as a way to defend against potential future battle with Moscow [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Tell us if Britain needs conscription as top general ignites calls for citizen army'

The head of the British Army, Gen. Patrick Saunders, has warned that a citizen army may be needed to fight a future war with a country like Russia.
Saunders argues that regular armies start wars, but citizen armies win them.
The UK government currently has no plans to introduce conscription. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Britons face call-up to armed forces if UK goes to war with Russia, army chief says

The size of the British armed forces is too small to handle potential conflicts and citizens may be called up to fight if a war breaks out.
NATO military commander has also expressed the need for mobilization and conscription in preparation for potential conflict with Russia in the next 20 years. [ more ]
morerussia
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia paves the way for a new mass mobilization of soldiers for Ukraine

The Russian government is increasing its army's personnel and mobilizing civilians for potential conscription.
Russia believes the war in Ukraine may continue and warns of increased threats linked to NATO expansion. [ more ]
The Economist
1 month ago
Podcast

Why more European countries are considering conscription

Governments are facing challenges in attracting young people to join the military, raising questions about the need for conscription. [ more ]
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