In response to ongoing threats of Russian aggression, European countries are exploring the resumption of compulsory military service to reinforce their defenses, following three years of conflict in Ukraine. Military analysts emphasize that the current Russian military is more formidable than at the onset of its invasion in 2022, with suggestions that Europe may require 300,000 additional troops. While public support exists in some countries for mandatory service, many Europeans show reluctance to engage in military defense, raising questions about feasibility and commitment.
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
The Russian military today is larger and better than on February 24, 2022. The Russians have hostile intent against the Baltic states and the EU's eastern flank, said Alexandr Burilkov.
According to a study Burilkov co-authored, Europe could need 300,000 more troops to deter Russian aggression, in addition to 1.47 million active-duty military personnel.
According to a YouGov poll, most people in France (68 percent) and Germany (58 percent) support mandatory military service for young people.
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