Germany recorded 5,862 military service refusals in H1 2027 amid new conscription reforms and rising security tensions, surpassing totals from previous years.
Gazprom signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile fire units protecting gas infrastructure, allowing employees to serve while retaining civilian jobs.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny wins asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle and initial deportation refusals amid concerns over political persecution.
The US notifies European allies of significant arms shipment delays as it urgently replenishes stockpiles depleted by conflict with Iran, while approving large arms exports to Middle Eastern partners.