Russia-Belarus military drills to involve 'significantly fewer' troops than in past, Lithuanian intelligence says

August 22, 2025

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The Kyiv Independent

"This year, up to 30,000 troops are expected to participate, significantly fewer than in previous exercises. Around 6,000–8,000 will be stationed in Belarus, with several thousand in Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave," Lithuanian intelligence said in a press release.

The upcoming Zapad 2025 joint military exercises to be held between Russia and Belarus are expected to include fewer troops than in previous years, Lithuanian intelligence said in a press release on Aug. 22. "This year, up to 30,000 troops are expect... [1542 chars]

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