To Bolster Army, Putin Eases Citizenship Path for Foreigners President Vladimir V. Putin is seeking to strengthen his military to fight in Ukraine while avoiding a potentially unpopular mobilization of Russians.
Ukraine Military Recruiters Use Harsh Tactics to Fill Ranks Ukrainian men are reporting incidents of wrongful draft notices, unprofessional medical commissions and coercive mobilization tactics.
Japan Wants a Stronger Military. Can It Find Enough Troops? A shrinking, aging population poses an obstacle as the nation tries to counter security threats from China and North Korea.
All 7 Members of BTS Are Now in Military Service in South Korea The last two members, Jimin and Jungkook, began their 18-month military duty in South Korea on Tuesday. Some fans say they should have been exempt.
Russia Tries to Lure Wagner Veterans Back Into Ukraine War A force led by President Vladimir Putin’s former bodyguard is trying to recruit veterans of the paramilitary force, which mutinied against Russian military leaders and saw its leader killed in a plane crash.