American Observers at Russian-Belarusian Exercise Highlight NATO Divisions
Europe is closely watching as Russia adn Belarus conduct their first joint defense exercise as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The drills have sparked concern, with some fearing a repeat of the events leading up to the 2022 invasion.
Sky News Analyst Ivor Bennett acknowledges the anxiety, noting the historical precedent. “The last time this exercise was held, four years ago, it preceded a meaningful Russian military build-up in Belarus, ultimately utilized in the invasion of Ukraine a few months later,” Bennett explains. This history fuels apprehension about Moscow’s intentions.
Though, a different outlook emerges from The Guardian’s Pjotr Sauer, who observed the presence of two U.S. military personnel attending the exercise over the weekend. Sauer believes this detail indicates a crucial shift in the current situation compared to four years prior.
According to Sauer, the exercise and the U.S.observation of it “emphasize a growing gap between Europe’s and Washington’s settings to the Kremlin.” This suggests diverging viewpoints within NATO regarding the perceived threat and appropriate response to Russian military activity.
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