President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko spoke of the need for joint military exercises with Russia, transfers BelTA.
Lukashenko said that the teachings are held to train the armed forces “in case God forbid.” According to him, in 2020 Belarus had half of the army to bring in combat readiness and withdraw on Western frontiers.
“We have the Allied Army in this direction with the Russian Federation. The Armed Forces of the two countries are very similar, but the Slavment must be,” Lukashenko said. “Therefore, we must learn together. Because fighting we will have together. Kohl is an army, Armed Forces, they must be prepared, somehow combine together. “
From September 10 to September 16, Military teachings “West-2021” will be held in Belarus. The parties will work out the security of the Union State.
MFA Latvia made a clash of Russia and NATO because of maneuvers. Lukashenko said that the teachings do not bear a gross nature. “Once upon a time that we almost a bulltle,” he said