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Russia and Belarus to Hold First Zapad Military Drills Since Ukraine Invasion on Sept. 12-16

Zapad-2025 will test the military readiness of Russia and Belarus with about 13,000 troops participating and include exercises on nuclear weapons and hypersonic missile use.

  • On September 12-16, the Belarusian Defence Ministry announced that Russia and Belarus will conduct joint Zapad-2025 exercises in Belarus.
  • Belarusian defence officials pointed to NATO drills in Poland involving at least 34,000 troops as evidence of growing militarisation along Belarus’ borders.
  • Zapad-2025 will feature air defence drills, defensive combat scenarios, repelling incursions, and tactical aviation support at Borisov, with about 13,000 personnel.
  • Senior Ukrainian officials warned the exercises could serve as cover for preparing another attack from Belarus, and NATO and neighbouring countries said they will continue to monitor troop movements.
  • Under the Treaty on Security Assurances within the Union State, Khrenin said forces will rehearse nuclear planning and Oreshnik missile use.
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Russia and Belarus will practice the joint military exercises Zapad-2025 planning the use of nuclear weapons and Russian passenger missiles Oresńnik, according to information provided Wednesday by the Defence Minister of Belarus, Viktor Jrenin, informs the EEF.

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Belarus stated on Wednesday that it would train in the deployment of Orechnik nuclear-capable missiles during military exercises with Russia, planned near its border with European NATO countries. ...

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