Belarus-Russia military drills gear up for Zapad-2025 maneuvers
Belarusian and Russian forces have been conducting exercises in Belarus since Tuesday, focusing on using the Regional Group of Forces, as the Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced. These exercises are part of the preparations for the Zapad-2025 maneuvers.
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As part of the staff exercises of the United Command of the Regional Group of Forces (RGF) in Belarus, the forces of both countries are concentrating on enhancing the defensive capabilities of the Union State, which Belarus and Russia form.
The main theme of these exercises is the decision-making process regarding the use of the RGF to ensure the security of the Union State.
"From January 14 to 16, at stationary command posts, representatives of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia will work out one of the scenarios for the use of military groups during joint actions," it was emphasized.
Preparations for the Zapad-2025 maneuvers
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense emphasizes that the current exercises are a key element in preparing for the joint Zapad-2025 maneuvers. These maneuvers aim to strengthen military cooperation between Belarus and Russia.
The Regional Group of Forces was formally established in October 2022 by Alexander Lukashenko in response to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and concerns about the possible reuse of Belarusian territory for an attack on Ukraine.
