The Russian invasion The battles
Raid bars and concerts in Kyiv in search of recruits
Ukraine's military has raided restaurants, bars and a large concert hall in Kyiv in search of conscripts, AP reports. Among other things, they allegedly checked military registration documents and detained men who did not follow the rules.
Such raids are unusual in the capital, writes the news agency, which believes that the action reflects Ukraine's crying need for new recruits. All Ukrainian men between the ages of 25 and 60 are conscription, and men aged 18–60 are not allowed to leave the country.
Ukraine stepped up its mobilization earlier this year, passing a law this spring that required all conscripts to enter information about themselves into an online system to avoid punishment. In addition, the country lowered the age of those eligible to be called up for military service from 27 to 25.
Raid bars and concerts in Kyiv in search of recruits
Ukraine's military has raided restaurants, bars and a large concert hall in Kyiv in search of conscripts, AP reports. Among other things, they allegedly checked military registration documents and detained men who did not follow the rules.
Such raids are unusual in the capital, writes the news agency, which believes that the action reflects Ukraine's crying need for new recruits. All Ukrainian men between the ages of 25 and 60 are conscription, and men aged 18–60 are not allowed to leave the country.
Ukraine stepped up its mobilization earlier this year, passing a law this spring that required all conscripts to enter information about themselves into an online system to avoid punishment. In addition, the country lowered the age of those eligible to be called up for military service from 27 to 25.
...................................
Political situation in Lithuania
The Russian threat is important when Lithuanians go to the polls
The cost of living and a potential threat from Russia are two of the most important issues when Lithuanians go to the polls today, writes Reuters.
The outgoing center-right coalition, led by Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, has lost much of its popularity due to inflation, which peaked at 20 percent two years ago, the news agency writes.
- I got tired of the old government. I want something new, says 75-year-old Hendrikas Varkalis when he casts his vote.
The social democratic opposition is tipped to win the election, according to opinion polls.
...................................
The political situation in Iceland
Iceland's government resigns - there will be new elections in November
Iceland's government is resigning and calling new elections after a rift in cooperation, announced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson at a press conference, according to Morgunbladid.
The differences of opinion concern, among other things, the country's migration policy, where the Left-Greens have ended up on a collision course with the Independence Party and the Progress Party.
The Independence Party and the Progress Party are also said to be dissatisfied with statements made by Vänstern-De Greens party leader Svandis Svavarsdottir without talking to her government partners.
New elections are to be held on November 30.
Inga kommentarer:
Skicka en kommentar