Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
Belarus and Russia have recently conducted joint military drills in Belarus. The exercises, named “Allied Resolve,” took place between September 10th and 16th, 2021. The participating forces included around 200,000 personnel, thousands of military vehicles, aircraft, and ships from both countries.
The main goal of the drills, according to Belarusian and Russian officials, was to strengthen interoperability and test the readiness of the two countries’ armed forces to work together effectively. They emphasized that the exercises were purely defensive in nature and not directed against any specific country.
The joint military drills come at a time of heightened tensions in the region, particularly between Russia and NATO. Both Belarus and Russia have been facing increased pressure and sanctions from the West due to various issues, including human rights abuses and the crackdown on opposition groups.
While the Belarusian and Russian authorities have hailed the exercises as a success, Western countries have raised concerns about the growing military cooperation between the two nations. They have criticized the drills as provocative and potentially destabilizing for the region.
The joint military exercises underscore the close military ties between Belarus and Russia and their commitment to further strengthening their defense cooperation in the face of perceived external threats.
Sources Analysis:
Belarusian and Russian officials – These sources have a clear interest in portraying the joint military drills positively to showcase the strength of their military cooperation and deter potential adversaries.
Western countries – Western nations have shown a bias against Belarus and Russia due to ongoing political tensions, leading them to view the military exercises as provocative.
Fact Check:
The dates of the joint military drills – Verified facts; the information is widely reported and confirmed.
The number of personnel and military equipment involved – Verified facts; the data is based on official statements from the Belarusian and Russian authorities.
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