Ukraine faces pressure from US to lower military draft age
Current and incoming US administrations want Ukraine to lower the draft age to 18, a policy that would endanger the future demography situation.
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Ukrainian intel: Up to 180,000 Russian prisoners recruited for war in Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence says Russian government eliminates signing bonuses for prison recruits joining Moscow's war in Ukraine amid the economic strain.
French-trained Ukrainian brigade probed following mismanagement and desertion accusations
Ukrainian authorities launched an investigation into the Anna of Kyiv Brigade following reports of inadequate personnel screening, equipment shortages, and desertion cases.
ISW: Kremlin prioritizes force generation over economic concerns for 2025
Putin's decree mandates illegal migrants in Russia pass health, language, and legal tests or join the military by 30 April 2025.
ISW: Russian army recruitment barely matches daily casualty rates
Russian Defense Minister Belousov claims 427,000 new recruits while actual casualties exceed daily recruitment numbers, challenging sustainability.
North Macedonia arrests man seeking to fight with Russians against Ukraine
Macedonian authorities charged the local man him with participating in a foreign military formation.
Ukraine builds new brigades instead of reinforcing old units. Here’s why
Russian forces have grown by 100,000 troops along an expanding eastern front, prompting Ukrainian military planners to overhaul their force structure strategy.
India secures release of 85 citizens from Russian Army, 20 still await discharge
India announced the release of its nationals allegedly deceptively recruited into Russia's army, with ongoing efforts for the discharge of 20 more.
