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Russia and Belarus preparing for joint military exercises West-2025

The General Staffs of the Armed Forces of Belarus and Russia have begun preparations for the West-2025 military exercises, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced at a joint meeting on Oct. 23, according to Radio Liberty.

23 October 2024, 06:55 PM

NATO chief Rutte announces major nuclear drills in Europe

NATO will begin large-scale nuclear exercises involving thousands of troops and dozens of warplanes on Oct. 14, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced in London, according to the Associated Press.

10 October 2024, 07:15 PM

Ukraine showcases DELTA system at NATO exercises

The Ukrainian military demonstrated its DELTA situational awareness system during NATO's anti-drone exercises in September in the Netherlands, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 4.

5 October 2024, 01:52 AM

Belarus claims Ukraine made no request to withdraw troops from border

Minsk has not received official requests from Kyiv to withdraw troops from the Ukrainian border, Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anatoly Glaz told state-run news agency BELTA on Aug. 26.

27 August 2024, 12:26 AM

Russian ship and AS-36 sub collide during tests in Norwegian Sea

A rescue ship of the Russian Northern Fleet, the Mikhail Rudnitsky, collided with the modernized deep-sea vehicle AS-36 in the Norwegian Sea during tests, causing damage to the AS-36, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry (HUR) reported on July 12.

12 July 2024, 01:35 PM

Russia deploys 40 warships to Pacific ahead of Putin’s DPRK visit

The Russian Navy launched a major drill in the Pacific Ocean involving about 40 ships, boats and support vessels amid Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's visit to the DPRK, Bild reported on Telegram on June 18.

18 June 2024, 07:15 PM

Russian nuclear exercises aim to deter the West, not indicate real threat – ISW

Russian exercises to practice the "use of tactical nuclear weapons" are simple intimidation and a key element of Russia's hybrid war toolkit, the Institute for the Study of War reported.

22 May 2024, 03:16 PM

Kremlin ties tactical nuclear forces drills to Western troop readiness in Ukraine

Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons exercises are related to the West’s readiness to deploy its troops in Ukraine, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, Russian propaganda publication RIA Novosti claimed.

6 May 2024, 03:24 PM

Lithuania, Poland, and allies commence strategic drills in Suwalki Corridor

Lithuania and Poland commenced the joint tactical exercise "Narsus Grifonas 24/II" (Brave Griffin 24/II) on April 21, focusing on defense strategies within the Suwalki Gap, Lithuanian news outlet LRT reported.

21 April 2024, 04:35 PM

Finland to hold joint exercises with NATO members states near border with Russia

Finland will host a series of military exercises with NATO troops from late April to early June, the press service of the Finnish Armed Forces reported on April 16.

16 April 2024, 07:01 PM

NATO’s largest naval exercise commences in Romania with 12 allies, partner countries

Sea Shield 24, NATO’s largest multinational naval exercise, commenced in Romania, involving over 2,200 military personnel and 135 ships, aircraft, and vehicles from 12 Allies and partner countries, Radio Romania reported on April 8.

8 April 2024, 06:38 PM

Sweden’s military uses Russia as it’s foe in training – not some ‘fictional country’

When Sweden’s military is practicing potential actions, they practice with Russia as their adversary – not some fictional country, Swedish Army Lt. Col. Joakim Paasikivi told in an interview with LIGA.net.

8 April 2024, 12:40 PM

New NATO members Finland and Sweden launch joint Nordic Response 24 excercises with Norway

Major NATO military exercises named Nordic Response 24 are set to begin in the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway on March 4, Finnish media outlet Yle reported on March 3.

4 March 2024, 12:10 PM

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