Russian troops took part in military exercises in Belarus. The exercises took place near the borders of NATO countries. They are meant to prepare for joint operations.
More than 2,000 troops from aopened military exercises Friday in parts of Belarus near the borders of NATO countries.
The exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization include troops from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Armenia is also a member of the CSTO but did not send any of its forces; in January, Armenia said it would not host CSTO drills this year amid tense relations with Russia.
Belarus' defense ministry said the exercises, which are to last through Wednesday, are to prepare for joint operations, including responses to a nuclear accident.
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