""Zapad" which means "West.""
""This sends a signal to the West, including regarding nuclear and hypersonic weapons, involving Belarus in this track, in particular as a continuation of the projection of Russian military and political power. It also creates a security and information curtain, maintaining tension.""
""These are planned exercises, they are not aimed against anyone,""
""This is a show of force to the US and NAT""
Russia and Belarus have started joint military drills named Zapad using live ammunition near Belarus's border with NATO members. Simultaneously Russian forces continued missile and drone attacks across Ukraine along a large front line. Poland, Lithuania and Latvia raised their alert levels and mobilized forces; Poland closed its border with Belarus and placed 40,000 troops on standby over fears the exercises could presage conflict. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of critical days and increased risk of open conflict. The Kremlin described the exercises as planned and not aimed at anyone. Analysts said the drills signal projection of Russian military and political power and maintain regional tension.
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