Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its Russia border, framing security infrastructure as a strategic national priority.
Putin backed a plan to use medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, signaling pressure on Russia’s manpower strategy.
Gulagu.net founder Vladimir Osechkin suspends operations citing intensified threats, geopolitical shifts, and a global crisis in human rights advocacy.
Belarus orders unproductive agricultural workers into military service to enforce discipline and secure the harvest amid stringent labor policies.
Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Russia plans to expand military mobilization in 2026 and deepen cooperation with North Korea, posing new strategic challenges amid ongoing conflict.
Russia proposes expanding military service eligibility to include convicts charged with serious crimes, aiming to boost contract soldier recruitment amid ongoing military pressures.
Uzbekistan's strategic reforms and digital innovations in water management significantly reduced water stress, positioning it as a model for sustainable resource governance in water-scarce regions.
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.
Russia's Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical exams for contract soldiers, highlighting recruitment pressures amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
Anti-government protests in Serbia have escalated into violent clashes, exposing political instability and governance challenges following a fatal infrastructure collapse.