RT: Russia to prolong military drills in Belarus
Moscow and Minsk to continue war games as tension increases near Ukraine Belarus and Russia have decided to extend the length of their joint exercises “due to the increase in military activity” near the two nations’ borders, Minsk announced on Sunday.
The joint Russian-Belarusian training exercise, named ‘Union Resolve’, began on February 10 and was scheduled to end on Sunday.
The drills have seen thousands of servicemen from both nations gather in Belarus to practice offensive maneuvers. However, many Western politicians have suggested that this is simply an excuse to gather troops near the border of Ukraine, ahead of a potential invasion.
Both Minsk and Moscow have denied plans to attack.
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Russia Extends Troop Drills And Military Exercises In Belarus
Russian Forces to Stay in Belarus as Ukraine Braced for War -- Moscow Times
Russian troops will remain indefinitely, says Belarus, as fears rise of Ukraine invasion -- The Guardian
Russia, Belarus Extend Joint Military Exercises, Minsk Says -- RFE
Russia and Belarus extend military drills amid Ukraine tensions -- Al Jazeera
Russia Extends Troop Drills in Belarus Amid Sustained Shelling in Eastern Ukraine -- VOA
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