Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 is a defensive one

29 августа 2017

It reaffirms Belarus' policy in favor of bolstering regional security and honoring the country's commitments as part of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

The Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 will take place in Belarus and in three exercise areas in Russia on 14-20 September. No other army exercises will be held in Belarus in this period. Additionally, we expect military observers from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Estonia, Sweden and Norway.