European nations debate a return to conscription amid Trump turnaround on Russia

Spurred by the war in Ukraine and the prospect of US disengagement, European countries are debating a return to compulsory military service to counter Russian expansionism. Lithuania, Sweden and Latvia reintroduced conscription after Russia's seizure of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine – and some say the rest of Europe should follow suit. 

European nations debate a return to conscription amid Trump turnaround on Russia
Spurred by the war in Ukraine and the prospect of US disengagement, European countries are debating a return to compulsory military service to counter Russian expansionism. Lithuania, Sweden and Latvia reintroduced conscription after Russia's seizure of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine – and some say the rest of Europe should follow suit. 

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