Russia’s recruitment isn't going as planned. Independent Russian media Verstka says new soldiers are brought in from prisons or picked up off the streets. Half of them can't carry full kit, some units are at only 30–40% strength, and many desert at the first opportunity. Most #Russia #MilitaryRecruitment #Desertion #RU
The article from Die Zeit is titled "Deserters from Ukraine: He does not want to fight." It was published on August 20, 2026. Die Zeit reveals that dozens, if not hundreds, of Ukrainian soldiers are deserting during their training. (translated)
80 Ukrainian soldiers have deserted during training in Saxony-Anhalt. And nationwide it is said that there have been hundreds of Ukrainian deserters. Obviously, the Ukrainians are fed up with being used as cannon fodder for the EU and NATO. (translated)
L'épisode caniculaire récent en France a entraîné une désertion des commerces, en particulier en Bretagne, où les commerçants signalent une chute significative de leur chiffre d'affaires en raison des températures record et des alertes à la chaleur. #Canicule #Chaleur #ChiffreAffaires
What to do with an AfD defense minister? Green leader Felix Banaszak on a dark scenario for young German soldiers: "Then they can still desert." (translated)
Le secteur du tourisme en France est en alerte face à une possible désertion des touristes étrangers cet été, avec une prévision de baisse d'activité de 40% par rapport à 2025, exacerbée par des préoccupations géopolitiques, la hausse des prix des billets d'avion et une diminution des réservations. #Tourisme #France #Été
