NATO, Russia and Belarus

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Russia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland. Now there is fresh unease on NATO’s eastern flank, as Russia and Belarus kick off major military drills to test the readiness of their armed forces.

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Russia and Belarus start military exercise near NATO border after drone incursion
Belarus and Russia launch Zapad 2025 exercises, raising NATO concerns
Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fuelled Western concerns, worry neighbours
The Russian military said it wasn't targeting Poland, and Belarus suggested drones veered off course, but European leaders described it as a deliberate provocation, forcing NATO allies to confront a p...

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New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion
US Vows to Defend NATO Territory After Suspected Russian Drone Incursion in Poland
Russia and Belarus start wargames on EU doorstep in feared invasion rehearsal
Some in Europe fear the military exercises could be a rehearsal for an invasion of Europe, following the massive buildup of troops in the 2021 "exercise" that led to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia and Belarus begin military drills days after Poland shot down drones
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Russia says Ukraine talks paused as it launches major drills with Belarus
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WATCH: NATO leaders hold news conference in wake of Russian drone incursion

NATO said Friday it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment to deter potential Russian aggression following an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory.

Putin's Forces Practicing Nuclear Weapons Use Plan as NATO Tensions Soar

Amid rising tensions between NATO and Russia, Moscow and Belarus are holding military exercises starting on Friday that include "planning the use of nuclear weapons" and testing ballistic missiles, the state-run Tass news agency reported.
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Russia Looks To Gauge NATO With Zapad War Games. Here's What To Know.

The military drills come amid heightened tensions along NATO's flank, with some analysts and officials viewing them as another opportunity to test the alliance's readiness.
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