Russian Troops Conduct Tactical Exercises in Belarus

Russia has announced that its troops are conducting tactical exercises in Belarus, reports Reuters.

The announcement comes amid Western concerns that Russia is pressuring Belarus to become more involved in the war in Ukraine.

Belarus previously denied that it would participate in the conflict. However, President Alexander Lukashenko has previously ordered Belarusian troops to deploy with Russian forces near the Ukrainian border under the pretext of strengthening defenses against...