Will women be conscripted? Who knows. But what’s bizarre is that after all the talk of de-escalation, suddenly Germany sees an opportunity. They’re shifting their economy into military production while others try to pull back. And I’m not talking about the German people—they’re great. I’m talking about the politicians. The same politicians who’d never step foot on a battlefield, but will happily profit from it. And send your children instead. | Neil McCoy-Ward

Russian mothers send their conscripted sons to the frontlines with the words, 'You are leaving as boys, but you will return to us as men.' | Philippines Defense Forces Forum