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Russian President Vladimir Putin has called up military reservists for annual training, which involves two-month combat readiness drills in various security agencies. Legal experts warn that those who attend could be pressured to sign contracts to be sent to fight in Ukraine. Refusal to attend the training camp can result in fines. Putin's decree did not specify the date and number of reservists to be called up.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree for the annual training of military reservists in 2023. The training is a planned event for Russian citizens who are part of the armed forces reserve.
France has raised the age limit for military reservists to 70 for most soldiers, and even higher for certain specialists, as part of its increased defense budget aimed at responding to emerging threats such as terrorism, cyber warfare, and the war in Ukraine. The move comes as France seeks to remain in the club of nations able to defend themselves.
Protesters in Israel have declared a "week of paralysis" ahead of the government passing a core tenet of its judicial overhaul bill. The protests have escalated since the government announced its plans to severely curtain the judiciary in early January. A growing number of military reservists have also vowed to halt or already stopped their service over the legislation. The government aims to weaken the court's ability to serve as a check on parliament and give the government control over the appointment of judges.