Strategic teachings of Russia and Belarus “West-2021”, which in September will be held on the territory of the two countries, should show NATO that the Alliance should not wake the “Russian Bear”, said Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia Andrei Kartapolov, writes RIA Novosti. / P>
According to him, the actions of the North Atlantic Alliance in Europe are designed to demonstrate that there is a projection of a military threat. War NATO wants in Russia “that they felt and understood.” Kartapolov noted that Moscow is ready for such hints. “In the course of the teachings” West-2021 “we will once again try to show partners that you don’t need to do this, you do not need to disturb the Russian bear,” the representative of the Ministry of Defense advised.
The exercises “West-2021” will be held from 10 to 16 September. During maneuvers, an assessment will be given the readiness of the armies of the two countries to protect the Union State.
Previously, the Foreign Ministry of Latvia because of the upcoming teachings made a clash of NATO and Russia. The head of the Foreign Minister Edgar Rinkevich said that maneuvers would lead to “NATO misunderstanding of some actions” from Russia and Belarus.