Summary: On September 1, local time, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) annual strategic military exercise “Fighting Brothers-2023” opened in Brest, Belarus. Belarusian President Lukashenko stated that the exercise does not pose any threat to neighboring countries.
On September 1, local time, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) annual strategic military exercise “Fighting Brothers-2023” opened in Brest, Belarus. Belarusian President Lukashenko stated that the exercise does not pose any threat to neighboring countries.
The “Fighting Brothers-2023” strategic military exercise was held in Belarus from September 1 to 6, involving about 2,500 soldiers and 500 pieces of military equipment from member states. The exercise will be conducted in accordance with the CSTO 2023 joint training plan. Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Belarusian Armed Forces Madijevic said that this year’s exercise will focus on subjects such as aviation, biochemical protection and anti-terrorism, which have not been covered in previous years.
Lukashenko: NATO is stepping up its containment of Belarus
In response to this military exercise, Belarusian President Lukashenko stated on August 31 that the exercise will not pose a threat to neighboring countries. Belarus has notified the content of the exercise to neighboring countries in advance, and invited Lithuania and Poland to send observers to participate in the exercise. military exercise. However, Lukashenko also pointed out that NATO countries are increasing their military presence around Belarus, conducting continuous provocations, and conducting exercises in the border areas of Belarus. Lukashenko said that the leaders of Poland and the Baltic states claimed that Belarus had aggressive intentions, and these NATO countries tried to use these so-called “threat theories” to justify their actions.
Recently, the border situation between Belarus and neighboring countries has become tense. On August 29, Polish Defense Minister Bwashchak said that he would continue to deploy additional troops near the Suwauki Corridor connecting Belarus and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Earlier, Poland also accused Belarus of violating its airspace and preparing to “launch provocations”, and therefore decided to increase its troops near the border of Poland and Belarus. Belarus refuted Poland’s accusation, saying Poland was making excuses for the increase in troops on the border.
Original title: CSTO holds 2023 strategic military exercise, saying there is no threat to neighboring countries
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2023-09-02 02:25:40
