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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Attorney General to Supreme Court: The government has not developed a plan to revoke personal economic benefits from draft dodgers

The Attorney General stated that the Israeli government has no plan to revoke economic benefits for individuals avoiding military service, despite previous effectiveness of such sanctions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kozubal: The Draft Will Return. Who Might It Affect?

The Polish National Security Bureau has initiated a debate on the potential reinstatement of compulsory military service, driven by demographic changes and military readiness concerns.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The first draft with the new training model: Increased compensation, specialization, and drones

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

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Trump considers strike on Iran as Tehran says draft nuclear deal coming soon

US President Donald Trump is contemplating a limited military strike on Iran while Iran's foreign minister claims a draft nuclear deal with the US is imminent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Trump warns Tehran: "I'm considering a targeted attack". And Iran promises draft agreement in three days

Tensions rise between the United States and Iran as Donald Trump contemplates a military strike while Iran is set to send a draft nuclear agreement to Washington.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Draft of nuclear deal could be ready within a few days, says Iran's foreign minister

Iran's foreign minister claims a draft nuclear agreement with the USA could be finalized in the next few days amid ongoing threats from President Trump regarding military action.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Belarusians have been receiving draft summons en masse for three days: what is happening

Belarusians have started receiving draft summons in large numbers as the government conducts unexpected military checks amid rising tensions with neighboring countries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukrainian mobilization enforcers open fire, pistol-whip draft resisters (VIDEO)

A video from Ukraine shows violent enforcement of military conscription, where officials are seen using physical force against draft resisters.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Teen sent to orphanage after father drafted in Ukraine โ€“ media

A teenager in central Ukraine has been sent to an orphanage after his father was drafted into military service, following a troubling series of events that left the boy unable to locate his father.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukrainian football player punches conscription officer (VIDEO)

Ukrainian football player Daniil Kolesnik was fired for punching a conscription officer during a military draft confrontation in Ukraine.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Arson wave hits Ukrainian post offices over draft notices โ€“ CEO

Post offices in Ukraine are facing frequent arson attacks linked to their delivery of military draft notices amid ongoing manpower shortages.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Mass obstruction' โ€” Draft officers injured in Odesa following confrontation with 'civilian group'

Multiple draft officers were injured during a confrontation with civilians in Odesa while attempting to apprehend a violator of military registration.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After news of volunteer shortages for the Germany brigade โ€“ L. Kasฤiลซnas' evaluation

Lithuanian politician L. Kasฤiลซnas provides insights on the challenges of recruiting volunteers for a stationed German brigade in Lithuania, emphasizing the need for a compulsory draft if volunteer levels remain low.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

After Deciding to Support the Exemption from Draft Law, the Leader of the Torah Flag Clarifies: Either Way, No Yeshiva Student Will Serve in the Army

The leader of the Torah Flag party, Rabbi Dov Lando, asserted that no yeshiva student will be conscripted into the army, regardless of governmental decisions on the matter.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

After deciding to support the enlistment exemption law, the leader of Degel HaTorah clarifies: no yeshiva student will go to the army

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukrainian press gang beats recruit to death โ€“ police

Three Ukrainian draft officers were detained after allegedly beating a 55-year-old civilian to death during a conscription attempt in Dnepr.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Kyiv eases draft rules for some energy workers as Russian attacks deepen crisis

Ukraine exempts key energy workers from military service amidst ongoing Russian attacks on energy facilities during winter.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor: Due to Lack of Cooperation from the Police, the Army is Not Acting Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft-Dodgers

The Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara confirmed that the police have informed the military that they will not assist in arresting ultra-Orthodox draft-dodgers, leading to increased enforcement against other sectors instead.

Feb 1 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian draft enforcers helped men flee aboard for bribes โ€“ investigators

Investigators have revealed that Ukrainian draft officers are facilitating the escape of draft dodgers from the country in exchange for significant bribes amidst ongoing military recruitment challenges.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Britain raises the age of recalling its veterans in anticipation of potential wars

The British government has announced that veterans up to the age of 65 may be called back to service to enhance readiness for potential global threats.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

The decision to send troops to Ukraine will not be well received by European public opinion

A draft conclusion leaked prior to a meeting of European allies in Paris outlines political and legal commitments to protect Ukraine, including military support and sanctions against Russia.

Jan 6 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Ukraine, turnaround of the Voluntary: the United States ready to support in case of a Russian attack

The United States will guarantee support to the multinational force planned in Ukraine in the event of a new Russian attack, as indicated in a draft declaration from the Volunteers' meeting in Paris.

Jan 6 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Peace deal must include British, French military presence in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that any future peace agreements must include the deployment of British and French troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees amid ongoing efforts to draft a peace plan in light of the conflict with Russia.

Jan 3 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

General Bariฤ‡ revealed what awaits conscripts during military service training

General Slavko Bariฤ‡ discusses the expectations and preparations surrounding the reintroduction of mandatory military service in Croatia after a 17-year hiatus, noting that the first 1200 draft calls have been issued for medical examinations in January next year.

Dec 29 โ€ข 22:02 UTC

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