Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured after a wildfire swept across a Canadian training area, intensifying scrutiny of command and risk controls.
Putin backed a plan to use medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, signaling pressure on Russia’s manpower strategy.
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.
Lithuania, Poland, and France hold joint military drills near the Suwałki Corridor to strengthen NATO's defense and deter potential Russian threats to this strategic land link.
The US House approved a bill expanding military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, pending Senate approval amid partisan debates and potential presidential veto.
The Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany within a year, reflecting a strategic reassessment of American military presence in Europe.