Military contracts

HSE University offers free tuition to applicants who sign military contracts. Tuition-free spots are also available to applicants who fail entrance exams but enlist in the army.

Ukraine plans a phased demobilization of its longest-serving troops, starting by late autumn 2026, based on military service and combat days. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that soldiers who have served since 2014 or 2022 may be discharged, though the exact number remains unclear.

Russian President Putin signed a decree exempting participants in the war against Ukraine and their families from repaying overdue loans under certain conditions. The measure applies to those who signed military contracts with the Defense Ministry from May 1 for at least one year, with debt relief capped at 10 million rubles.

The article examines which entities may benefit financially or politically from a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, focusing on defense contractors, regional actors, and geopolitical stakeholders.

A Turkish national and German national have been indicted in Washington D.C. for an alleged bribery scheme involving military contracts. The case involves a former NATO official and a Turkish defense contractor accused of corrupt dealings related to defense procurement.