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NATO States remain on Heightened Alert as Russia and Belarus Launch Military Drills

NATO States remain on Heightened Alert as Russia and Belarus Launch Military Drills

On Friday (12 September), Russia and Belarus commenced large-scale joint military exercises under the name “Zapad 2025,” in operations that have triggered concern among NATO members along the alliance’s eastern frontier. The manoeuvres begin only days after Poland accused Moscow of violating its airspace with an unprecedented number of drones, intensifying tensions across the region. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the purpose of Zapad 2025 is to enhance the skills of commanders and staff, improve cooperation, and conduct field training among regional and allied troop groupings. The Kremlin insists the drills were planned well in advance of the drone incident on Wednesday (10 September) involving Poland.
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 Military parade to be held in Beijing as China and Russia reaffirm close ties

Military parade to be held in Beijing as China and Russia reaffirm close ties

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two began a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countries face both overlapping and differing challenges from the United States. Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. According to AP, Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” Following their formal talks, they planned to have another meeting over tea with some of their top aides. The talks come the day after both attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the nearby Chinese city of Tianjin, and the day before a grand Chinese military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Abkhaz prime minister killed in traffic accident

Abkhaz prime minister killed in traffic accident

Officials of the de facto Abkhaz government insist that the death was the result of an accident, not a terrorist attack. The driver of the car that drove into the official convoy is reported to be a young Abkhaz. Law enforcement sources in Sukhumi say that he was under the influence of drugs.
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Putin and Pashinyan met in Moscow

Putin and Pashinyan met in Moscow

"I can say with confidence that there are no unsolvable issues in our relations, and we, of course, today will discuss a very wide range of issues", the Armenian prime minister said at the start of his discussions with the Russian leader.
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Putin and Pashinyan to meet on Saturday

Putin and Pashinyan to meet on Saturday

This will be the third meeting between the two men since Pashinyan became prime minister of Armenia in May, and comes amid speculation about problems in Armenia-Russia relations in the Armenian and Russian media.
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Gunman opens fire on police officers in Daghestan

Gunman opens fire on police officers in Daghestan

"Two officers were injured in the incident that took place in the village of Toturbiykala in the Khasavyurt district. Police officers noticed a suspicious man and tried to check his identity. After that, the gunman opened fire at the officers and fled", a police source said