President Vladimir V. Putin is seeking to strengthen his military to fight in Ukraine while avoiding a potentially unpopular mobilization of Russians.
Tag: Draft and Recruitment (Military)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.