In the Armed Forces of Belarus, on January 31, the "joint headquarters training of the joint command of the regional grouping of troops" begins, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus reported.

"The complex of joint operations of operational training is aimed at increasing the compatibility of the military management bodies of the two states," the Belarusian ministry noted.

According to the department, the training is one of the stages of preparation for the joint operational exercises "Union Shield - 2023", which will be held in September on the territory of Russia.

From January 16 to February 1, Belarus will hold joint air-tactical exercises with the Russian Federation.

None of the parties reported on their possible continuation.

The regional grouping of troops has been formed since October last year, but its exact number was not announced.

The exercises are taking place against the background of the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine.

The Kremlin supports the leadership of Belarus in this aggression, although the Belarusian army does not participate in the fighting.

It was after military maneuvers in Belarus that Russian troops crossed the border in February 2022 and attacked Ukraine.

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