Training of CSTO and 'West-2025': What's Happening at the Border with Belarus

Ukrainian border guards are raising their readiness ahead of the 'West-2025' exercises. According to the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, Ukrainian border guards have not recorded any significant accumulation of Russian troops and equipment in Belarus before the start of the 'West-2025' exercises. However, they remain in a heightened state of readiness.

'We do not observe that any group has been formed on the territory of Belarus that poses a threat to our country,' Demchenko reassured.< /blockquote> Russian forces on Belarusian territory are mainly represented by vehicles, a limited number of armored vehicles, and personnel. It is forecasted that this year their numbers will be significantly lower compared to previous years. Heightened readiness and vigilance. The active phase of the 'West-2025' exercises is planned for September 12-16, during which an increase in the number of Russian army units and the involvement of tanks and armored vehicles is expected. Despite the relatively calm situation, Demchenko warned of possible provocations and information escalation by the enemy aimed at forcing Ukraine to deploy additional forces to the Belarusian direction.

'Our task is to monitor the situation in Belarus,' Demchenko concluded, emphasizing the need to maintain vigilance along the entire length of the border from Volyn to Chernihiv region.

In addition to the 'West-2025' exercises, training is also taking place on the territory of Belarus as part of the CSTO, elements of which are already actively being deployed. Ukrainian border guards are maintaining a heightened state of readiness against possible threats. During the 'West-2025' exercises, it is important to remain vigilant and monitor the development of the situation at the border with Belarus. Ukrainian border guards are maintaining readiness in connection with possible provocations and threats from Russia.