All articles tagged with #military exercises
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
South Africa's hosting of military drills with China, Iran, and Russia amid geopolitical tensions could further strain its already fragile relationship with the US, highlighting the country's balancing act between major global powers and its economic and diplomatic interests.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Institute for the Study of War
The PRC conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and rehearsing various military operations to pressure Taiwan and deter foreign support, involving naval, air, and missile capabilities, and emphasizing psychological and political coercion.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by AP News
China's People's Liberation Army announced the successful completion of two days of military exercises off Taiwan, aimed at asserting sovereignty and testing joint operations capabilities, amid heightened tensions and international concern over China's assertive actions in the region.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC News
China's People's Liberation Army announced the successful completion of two days of military exercises off Taiwan, aimed at asserting sovereignty and testing joint operations capabilities, amid heightened tensions and international concern over China's assertive actions in the region.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by mofa.go.jp
Japan expressed concern over recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of peaceful resolution and monitoring the situation closely.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Axios
China's military drills around Taiwan and the U.S. arms sales signal increasing tensions as U.S. officials believe China aims to potentially take Taiwan by force by 2027, prompting significant military and strategic preparations from both sides amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Japan Times
North Korea announced the deployment of 'special assets' in response to increased US military activities and joint exercises with South Korea and Japan, which Pyongyang views as threats, while the allies maintain they are defensive.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Russia withdrew its troops from Belarus after completing the Zapad-2025 military exercises, which involved about 100,000 personnel and raised regional tensions, but no provocations or hostile activity were observed near Ukraine's border during or after the drills.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Russia and Belarus conduct large-scale military exercises showcasing conventional and nuclear capabilities, including the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, amid heightened tensions with NATO and concerns over provocations like drone incursions into Poland.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Euronews.com
Denmark is leading a NATO military exercise in Greenland involving over 550 troops from several European countries amid ongoing tensions with the US over Trump's interest in Greenland, aiming to bolster regional security and sovereignty, despite US threats of jurisdiction over the island.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Institute for the Study of War
Russia is escalating tensions with NATO through aggressive rhetoric and military drills like Zapad-2025, while continuing offensive operations in Ukraine and threatening neighboring countries, amid ongoing conflicts and election consolidations within Russia.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Two American military observers attended the Belarus-Russia joint military exercises, Zapad 2025, marking a rare event amidst ongoing regional tensions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus, seeking to improve relations with the US, portrayed the visit as a gesture of transparency and peace, despite its close ties with Russia and its role in the Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Belarus and Russia are conducting large-scale military drills called West 2025 near Minsk, which they claim are defensive, but the exercises and recent drone incursions into Europe suggest a message of strength and a warning to the West amid heightened regional tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Daily Kos
The article reports ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Russian drone strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage, while Ukraine conducts counterattacks. Western countries continue to impose sanctions on Russia, and Russia's economy faces instability due to interest rate cuts. Additionally, Russia and Belarus have begun joint military exercises, and Ukraine's military reports significant combat engagements and casualties. The situation remains tense with active military operations and international responses.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
Russia and Belarus have launched the joint military exercise 'Zapad 2025,' involving thousands of troops, raising concerns among Western neighbors and NATO due to the exercises' proximity to borders, recent drone incursions into Polish airspace, and the practice of nuclear weapons planning, amid Belarus's tentative steps toward improved relations with the West.