The Belarusian Ministry of Defense reported the information.The ministry did not disclose the exact location where the Russian train arrived, and in the published photos, the faces of Russian servicemen were blurred.At the same time, the ministry noted that Russian and Belarusian forces are now “in the final stage of preparation.”“Today, the military alliance between Russia and Belarus is an essential condition for the further development of our states. It is particularly significant given current threats. Since the start of the ‘special military operation,’ this has become one of the top priorities. Our unit’s servicemen have repeatedly taken part in international exercises together with Belarusian troops. A key feature of this drill is the maneuverability of troop deployment,” a Russian soldier said.According to Pavel Shebek, deputy commander of the troops of the Northwestern Operational Command, the soldiers will be practicing “new forms and methods of employing ground force units based on an analysis of recent modern military conflicts.”What’s known about Zapad‑2025 drillsOn October 23, 2024, Belarus’s Ministry of Defense announced that the joint military exercises Zapad‑2025 with Russia were scheduled for mid‑September 2025.Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that NATO is ready to respond to the joint Russian‑Belarusian drills.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia is “preparing something” in Belarus during the summer under the cover of military exercises.It was later reported that during Zapad‑2025, Russian and Belarusian forces plan to practice strikes with tactical nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik system.On May 28, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced that Belarus would move the main maneuvers of the joint exercises deeper into the country, allegedly to reduce tensions.