Lukashenko’s army inspections, possibly up to mobilization, sharpen geopolitical risk for startups and investors tied to Belarus and the region.
Putin backed using medically unfit volunteers for rear-area anti-drone roles, highlighting manpower pressure and demand for counter-drone systems.
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers trained in Germany have deserted since 2022, posing risks to Ukraine’s defense and its burgeoning tech startup ecosystem.
Belarus directs underperforming agricultural workers to military service during harvest, aiming to enforce labor discipline and improve productivity amid government mobilization efforts.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months, aiming to strengthen national defense amid rising security threats, impacting workforce and tech startups.
Russia proposes allowing individuals convicted of serious crimes to join military service contracts amid recruitment struggles, impacting defense and tech innovation sectors.
Germany sees a surge in military service refusals due to conscription reforms and security tensions, affecting talent pools crucial for startups and venture capital ecosystems.
Gazprom has signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to create mobile units for guarding gas infrastructure, enabling employees to combine civilian jobs with reserve military duties.
The Russian Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical checks for contract soldiers, underscoring recruitment struggles amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny secures asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle involving multiple rejections and strong public support.