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🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukraine could force 2 million draft dodgers ‘out of the shadows’ – MP

Ukrainian lawmaker Solomia Bobrovskaya discusses strategies to capture an estimated two million draft dodgers using digital tracking.

Mar 20 • 21:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kosiniak-Kamysz announces: PSL presents a draft law on SAFE. "I will not give up"

Poland's Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz insists on moving forward with military modernization and the SAFE program amidst ongoing global conflicts.

Mar 20 • 18:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Melania Trump's 'concerns' for Barron as US conscription fears grow

Melania Trump expresses concerns for her son Barron amidst escalating fears of a military draft in the US due to rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 20 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas: I very much hope that we will present the draft law for the Kapčiamiestis training ground to the Seimas on Tuesday

Lithuanian Defense Minister R. Kaunas expresses hope that the draft law for the Kapčiamiestis training ground will be presented to the Seimas without delays, with expectations for urgent discussion and support from the parliament.

Mar 19 • 10:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine brings back 7 children from Russian occupation: some were being targeted for mobilisation into Russian army

Ukraine has successfully repatriated seven children from Russian-occupied territories, where they faced pressure to adopt a Russian identity and attempts to draft them into the military.

Mar 14 • 08:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Is Mandatory Military Service Coming Back? The White House Does Not Rule Out a Draft Amid the Escalation of the War with Iran

The White House, represented by spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, has not ruled out the possibility of a draft as tensions rise with Iran.

Mar 11 • 18:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Expected vote in the Security Council on a Gulf draft resolution condemning Iranian attacks

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Gulf Cooperation Council draft resolution that condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states, with widespread international support noted.

Mar 10 • 19:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Netanyahu and Smotrich: We are putting the draft exemption law aside, it will not be advanced now

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have announced that the draft exemption law will not be advanced at this time.

Mar 10 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's conscription threat explained as US says 'all options on table' for army draft

The article discusses the debate in Britain about reintroducing conscription amidst growing concerns about U.S. military draft options as hinted by the White House.

Mar 10 • 13:54 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane

A Ukrainian man attempted to evade military service by fleeing to Romania in a small aircraft, leading to police intervention and legal proceedings.

Mar 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of Iran war exemptions as White House refuses to rule out military draft

Concerns about a potential US military draft have resurfaced amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, prompting fears among American families about possible conscription.

Mar 9 • 15:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Thousands of students protest against draft in Berlin (VIDEOS)

Thousands of high school students have protested in Berlin against a new law that reinstates compulsory military service for 18-year-old German men.

Mar 6 • 13:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Students in Berlin Protest Against Potential Draft into the Army

Thousands of students gathered in Berlin to protest against the army's recruitment campaign, fearing it could lead to mandatory military service in the future.

Mar 5 • 17:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nationwide School Strike: Hundreds Demonstrate in Munich Against Possible Military Draft

Hundreds of students gathered in Munich to protest a potential conscription law in Germany, highlighting their opposition through placards and by participating in a nationwide school strike.

Mar 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia is preparing a joint plan with Northern European allies for the evacuation of civilians in case of a crisis

Ten Northern European countries, including Estonia, have agreed to draft joint plans for cross-border evacuations of civilians in the event of a potential crisis or military conflict.

Mar 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Draft Trump's Son Into the Army!” Will American Public Outrage Be Met?

There is growing public opposition to U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, leading to a satirical campaign calling for the conscription of Barron Trump, President Trump's youngest son.

Mar 5 • 01:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barron Trump BARRED from army conscription with unusual medical exemption amid Iran war

Barron Trump faces potential exemption from military service due to medical reasons amidst calls for his family to serve amid rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukraine issues mercenary plea to stem manpower crisis

Ukraine is seeking to recruit more foreign fighters to address its manpower shortage amid high desertion and draft evasion rates.

Mar 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Supreme Court: The Need to Enforce Draft Obligations Among Haredim is Growing but the State is Not Explaining How It Will Act

The Israeli Supreme Court has expressed growing concern over the lack of enforcement of draft obligations for Haredim, stating that the government has not provided clarity on its intended actions.

Mar 1 • 20:32 UTC
🇮🇱 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 • 11:07 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 05:22 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 13:16 UTC
🇷🇺 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 • 11:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Teen sent to orphanage after father drafted in Ukraine – 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 • 10:39 UTC
🇷🇺 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 • 00:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Arson wave hits Ukrainian post offices over draft notices – CEO

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

Feb 16 • 15:22 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Mass obstruction' — 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 • 01:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After news of volunteer shortages for the Germany brigade – L. Kasčiūnas' evaluation

Lithuanian politician L. Kasčiūnas 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 • 07:23 UTC
🇮🇱 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 • 19:32 UTC
🇮🇱 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 • 19:32 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukrainian press gang beats recruit to death – 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 • 18:57 UTC
🇺🇦 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 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇱 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 • 16:47 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian draft enforcers helped men flee aboard for bribes – 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 • 11:01 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 07:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji 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 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 14:09 UTC
🇺🇦 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 • 22:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

General Barić revealed what awaits conscripts during military service training

General Slavko Barić 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 • 22:02 UTC

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