The state has shifted the problem of mobilization onto the servicemembers of Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TCC) and cannot protect them from attacks. Solving this problem is the responsibility of the executive authorities, local self-government bodies, and law enforcement agencies.

The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe’s strongest conventional army.

Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Deals have been signed in civil nuclear energy and critical minerals during the Russian PM’s stay in India.

The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest’s history raises major questions about its future.

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.