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A Russian drone strike targeted a military enlistment office in Sumy, Ukraine, injuring a passer-by but causing no casualties among personnel.

Kenya has reached an agreement with Russia to halt the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into its military for the Ukraine war following reports of forced enlistment.

Kenya's Musalia Mudavadi has negotiated an agreement with Russia prohibiting the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military amid concerns over their safety and unregulated enlistment.

Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi has traveled to Moscow to address forced enlistments of Kenyans into the Russian army and seek repatriation for those affected.

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) criticizes the government's campaign for the voluntary enlistment of women, linking it to the country's involvement in imperialist wars.

The Latvian Ministry is allowing additional enlistments in the national defense service for young people due to high demand after the initial application deadline has passed.

Eighteen-year-old Jamilly Beatriz Moreira dos Santos from Alenquer, Brazil, fulfills her dream of joining the Brazilian Army, commencing her military journey in São Paulo after facing various challenges.

The Brazilian government has debunked claims on social media that President Lula called for the immediate military enlistment of young people who will turn 18 in 2026 due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Significant reforms in Lithuania's military service laws aim to improve soldier conditions and enhance national defense capabilities, resulting in a record increase in enlistment numbers.

The new recruitment policy for soldiers in Greece, initiated by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, introduces quarterly enlistments and a tiered training program.

Greece's new military training model will start on February 24, 2026, introducing changes to the enlistment process and compensation for conscripts.

An explosion at a military enlistment office in Kolomyia, Ukraine, has been classified as a terrorist attack, though no injuries were reported.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the enlistment of South African nationals in Russian forces during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Denmark has seen an increase in military enlistments due to the heightened defense posture in response to threats from US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland.

Rabbi Dov Lando, the leader of Degel HaTorah, asserts that no yeshiva student will serve in the army, regardless of government decisions, following reports of a law on enlistment exemptions being pushed by his party.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has authorized the enlistment of men over 60 to address military manpower shortages amidst ongoing conflict.

A recent poll shows that just over half of young people in Poland support the reinstatement of compulsory military service, with Gen. Roman Polko commenting on the challenges and possible strategies to encourage enlistment.

In 2025, Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman reported receiving over 6,000 complaints against enlistment officers, marking a dramatic increase since the start of the war.

In a recent speech, President Trump claimed that many Americans are eager to enlist in the military, praised its forces, and expressed that he is unfazed by being called a dictator.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands surprised many by joining the Dutch army as a reservist at the age of 54, just before the age limit for enlistment.

Marian Pirozhok, a soldier and leader of the band Pyrig i Batig, shares his enlistment story and efforts to promote Ukrainian culture in eastern Ukraine.