To combat its growing personnel shortage, Russia has approved a bill that will expand the military draft.

Russian lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds ...

HOVELTE, Denmark — Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats.

Russian lawmakers Tuesday endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds ...

Russia Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area Dmitry Artyukhov during their meeting at the Kremlin, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Alexander ...