While the world awaits the Trump-Putin talks, Putin is preparing massive maneuvers.
Belarus and Russia will hold joint military exercises "Zapad 2025" from September 12 to 16, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday.
According to Belarus, approximately 13,000 soldiers will participate in the exercises, but Western analysts estimate the actual number could exceed 100,000, similar in size to the exercises right before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence agencies warn that Russia has already deployed several hundred soldiers and dozens of pieces of equipment to Belarus. The "Zapad 2025" scenario is said to be inspired by the current military and political situation and experiences from the front in Ukraine.
Simulations of the use of tactical nuclear weapons and medium-range ballistic missiles will not be ruled out.
Foreign military attachés, including representatives of nine NATO countries, were invited to observe the maneuvers.
- Based on reporting by Dorzeczy(.)pl
