Russia, Belarus begin joint military exercises

Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises on Monday. The two allies will conduct air force drills till 1st of February using all Belarus military airfields. The Belarusian Defence Ministry said, the two countries began joint army exercises involving a mechanised brigade subdivision on Monday. 

Minsk said, the air drills are defensive, and it will not enter the war. First Deputy State Secretary



of Belarusian Security Council, Pavel Muraveyko on Sunday said, the situation on the country's southern border with Ukraine was not very calm. Belarus has conducted numerous military exercises since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, both on its own and jointly with Moscow. Together with Russia, Minsk has also been bolstering the drills with weaponry and military equipment.