Former Defense Minister Fedorov Receives Military mobilization Deferment while working for a charitable NGO

A case of rules for thee, but not for me?

"... Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister, has obtained a legal deferment from military mobilization via work with the charitable group “Eastern Europe Foundation.”

Under Ukrainian law, Ukrainian men aged 25 to 60 must serve in the military unless they obtain a legal deferment for reasons ranging from critical infrastructure employment to medical reasons. Fedorov, aged 35, is eligible to serve without a government post. ..."

Former Defense Minister Fedorov Receives Military Deferment Via NGO "In brief: Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister, received a deferment from mobilization via work with an NGO – but some lawmakers cast doubt on its legitimacy as the government hinted at upcoming plans to mobilize 30,000 troops per month to fend off a rumored 400,000-strong mobilization drive from Moscow."

Mykhailo Fedorov

Denmark begins extended military conscription including women to protect Greenland

Good news! The government of Denmark does not want to sell Greenland to President Trump! 😊

At least one Western country that takes gender equality seriously when it comes to conscription!

"... Denmark said in 2024 it would extend conscription to include women for the first time and increase standard service time to 11 months from four, while the number of conscripts is set to increase to 7,500 annually by 2033 from 5,000. ...

The new intake arrives as Denmark prepares to deploy conscripts to Greenland for the first time later this month, with a company of more than 100 soldiers set to serve for one month, taking over operational tasks from professional troops. ..."

Denmark begins extended military conscription in response to Russia, Trump "Around 1,600 Danish military recruits on Monday began the country’s new extended conscription, embarking on an 11-month service period as Denmark accelerates its defense build-up driven by Arctic security pressures and the war in Ukraine."

Russians Form 250 strong Street Patrol to Shield Men From Forced Recruitment in a small town

Good news! Bravo! Long overdue! Hopefully, this will not remain a singular, unique and isolated event in Russia! Where are the Russian torch bearers to oust Putin the Terrible!

Are the long time apathetic and lethargic Russian Slav(e)s finally waking up to the fact that this megalomaniac and war criminal Putin the Terrible has caused over a million Russian war casualties for a totally senseless war with the Ukraine since 2022?

Hope and pray!

"Bashmakovo is an urban work settlement and the main administrative center of the Bashmakovsky District in the Penza Oblast region of Russia. It has a population of about 9,200 people" (Google Search)

"Residents of Bashmakovo, a small settlement in Russia’s Penza region roughly 169 kilometers (about 105 miles) west of the regional capital, have formed a 250-person civilian patrol aimed at protecting local men from forced military recruitment.

Cases of coercive recruitment have resurfaced, independent Russian outlet 7x7 reported on Tuesday, July 28, citing Bashmakovo blogger Stanislav Morozov and local sources from the Bashmakovo district.

According to them, residents in Bashmakovo organized what they called a “people’s patrol” after recruitment teams began seizing men from the streets, forcing them into signing contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry. ..."

Russians Form Street Patrol to Shield Men From Forced Recruitment "In brief: Residents of the Penza region settlement formed a 250-person civilian patrol to shield their men after recruiters allegedly beat and coerced locals into signing military contracts. The forced recruitment comes as Russia braces for expanded mobilization amid mounting battlefield losses, with Vladimir Putin pledging military spending will remain the Kremlin’s top budget priority through 2029."

Ultra-Orthodox leaders order to advance IDF draft bill

Good news! Another success for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu!

Has this not been a political hot button and controversial issue since the founding of Israel in 1948?

"The haredi United Torah Judaism Party's (UTJ) Degel HaTorah faction gave a “green light” on Wednesday from its spiritual leaders to advance the controversial haredi (ultra-Orthodox) conscription bill.

Advancements on the bill had previously been halted in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee (FADC), chaired by MK Boaz Bismuth (Likud), since the opening of the winter session in October.

The green light was given after the Lithuanian-haredi Degel Hatorah's two spiritual leaders, Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, passed on the instructions to MKs. ..."

Ultra-Orthodox leaders order to advance IDF draft bill | The Jerusalem Post "The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community."

Wehrdienst für Frauen: Verteidigung ist nicht nur Männersache

Ganz richtig! Wehrpflicht für alle körperlich und geistig fähigen Erwachsenen im Dienst der Gleichberechtigung!

Inwieweit vielleicht auch Behinderte dienen können ist eine andere Frage. Grundsätzlich warum nicht, vielleicht auf freiwilliger basis und abhängig von Geeignetheit?

Wie weibliche Soldaten im Verteidigungsfall oder z.B. in special operations eingesetzt werden ist ist auch zu berücksichtigen.

Wehrdienst für Frauen: Verteidigung ist nicht nur Männersache | FAZ "Es ist nicht mehr zeitgemäß, Frauen für den Dienst an der Waffe aus der Pflicht zu nehmen. Grundsätze von Gleichberechtigung und Gleichbehandlung gelten immer und überall."

Denmark extends enlistment requirement (draft) to women amid Russian aggression

Good news! Bravo! The Danish people are great not only for this reason! 😊 There is no gender equality without military service for women!

Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong by increasing it by new 180,000 soldiers

Hopefully, many young Russian men will try to evade or escape he draft, because they realized that the Russo-Ukrainian War is unjust and a war crime committed by Putin the Terrible!

Hopefully, also the parents and sisters of such young men will try to talk with their sons/brothers about going to war.

There have been reports in the past that young Russian men left Russia to avoid the draft. Bravo!

"President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size of the Russian army to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen in a move that would make it the second largest in the world after China's.

In a decree published on the Kremlin's website, Putin ordered the overall size of the armed forces to be increased to 2.38 million people, of which he said 1.5 million should be active servicemen."

Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong | Reuters

Deutschland: Wehrpflicht für alle! Was denn sonst!

Wer es ernst meint mit der Gleichberechtigung der Geschlechter kann nicht gegen die Wehrpflicht von Frauen sein. Im Gegenteil!

In dem Artikel werden wieder mal die vielen Schwächen des weiblichen Geschlechts zitiert und übertrieben und die Vorteile erst gar nicht erwähnt. Z.B. verletzte weibliche Soldaten würden männliche Kameraden vom Kampf abhalten und  ähnlicher, althergebrachter Quatsch!

Wenn ein Krieg ausbricht oder auszubrechen droht werden wohl einige Frauen schwanger werden, um dadurch den Einzug zu umgehen. Aber was solls.

Wehrpflicht für alle! Deutschland kann sich im Falle eines Angriffs nicht einmal selbst verteidigen. Die grüne Antwort: Wehrpflicht für alle, ohne Rücksicht auf das Geschlecht. Dabei gibt es einige Argumente gegen den verpflichtenden Einsatz von Frauen an der Front.

Denmark announces compulsory military service for women too

Bravo! That is what I call gender equality!

The Viking spirit is alive! Danes are getting ready for President Trump's second term!

Besides Denmark only Norway and Sweden (all Scandinavian countries) are the only countries in Europe to do so!

Remember: Feminists etc. like cherry picking! Similar with jobs in the mining or construction industry: Let men do the dirty work!

Ukraine women in the army: Enough to keep up troop numbers?

Recommendable! In the name of gender equality! A mother wants to join her son. A wife has possibly lost her husband and brother. Women can be good  and fierce warriors. Russian soldier better watch out!

Here is another YouTube video about this subject by BBC.

The Pentagon Wants To Affirm Your Gender Transition. But Not if You're Avoiding the Draft

Changing your gender to avoid draft? How about that!

In the name of gender equality, we should be drafting women too. Why is this not happening? Gender equality advocates like the benefits, but not the responsibilities.

"The military tells us that everyone should be able to choose his or her gender. But when it comes to the forced-labor program known as "the draft," the policy is clear: all people "born male" must register. It seems maintaining the [U.S. military]  trumps transgenderism."

The Pentagon Wants To Affirm Your Gender Transition. But Not if You're Avoiding the Draft | Mises Institute

Persistent Gender Inequality Regarding Military Draft Registration

If we are serious about gender equality, then women must be registered for military draft like men!

The U.S. Military Selective Service Act of 1948 exempts women from having to register for military service like men! From a gender equality perspective, this is a case of blatant sex discrimination!

Feminists obviously like to cherry pick! Yes, gender quotas for board rooms and corporate officers! Serving in the military, not so much! 😄 Makes perfect sense in the battle of the sexes! Chivalrous gentlemen wake up and watch out!

Credits to following article, which is kind of wrong on the merits as indicated in the headline, but it made me aware that men are discriminated against in favor of women:

Gender Inequality Isn't the Problem With the Draft - Foundation for Economic Education While draft registration does involve unequal treatment of men and women, the larger issue is Selective Service registration itself.