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Ketel Marte rejoined the Diamondbacks after another unexcused absence, apologizing to teammates and facing boos from fans, while manager Torey Lovullo stresses a cautious, supportive approach to keep the clubhouse intact as the team pursues a wild-card spot.
Ketel Marte returned to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field to loud boos from home fans, signaling a fraught new chapter in his Arizona tenure. He held a translator-assisted press conference before the game addressing a past AWOL incident, saying he regrets not showing up at Fenway Park and expressing sympathy for manager Torey Lovullo, while offering no direct message to the fans. Lovullo defended him, noting Marte's mercurial but elite talent, and the scene underscores the franchise’s challenge of balancing accountability with star power as Arizona pursues a postseason push.
Ukraine’s new defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, told parliament that about 200,000 soldiers are AWOL and roughly 2 million are wanted for draft dodging, underscoring a deep manpower strain as Kyiv defends against a larger foe. Zelensky signaled broader mobilization reforms, while Fedorov—the youngest to hold the post—pledges to leverage drones and technology from dozens of domestic firms to strengthen Ukraine’s military.
Ukraine's new Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says about 2 million people are evading mobilization and 200,000 soldiers are AWOL, highlighting a severe manpower shortage as Ukraine pushes army reforms, improves front-line infrastructure, and fights corruption.
Army Pvt. Travis King, who sought refuge in North Korea, has returned to the US and will undergo physical and mental health assessments as part of the Army's reintegration process. Possible charges he may face include being absent without leave (AWOL) or desertion. Punishments for these offenses can range from jail time to dishonorable discharge. The Army could seek more serious charges to set an example, but no decision on punishment is expected soon. Historical precedent suggests a relatively light sentence for desertion to North Korea.