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Belarus' Lukashenko Confirms Attendence At Drills w/Putin On Saturday

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed that Belarusian troops will take part in military drills alongside Russia tomorrow, and that he will personally attend the drills alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.

  • Major Western focus on whether the joint drills between Russia and Belarus conclude as planned on 20 February. Concern in West and Ukraine that the drills could be used as a cover for preparations for an invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.

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