MOSCOW. Dec 21 (Interfax) - The West 2021 strategic command-and-staff exercise will take place in September, and Belarus will host some of its stages, commander of the Russian Western Military District's forces Alexander Zhuravlyov said.
"We will build upon the experience gained this year and will use it to ensure that the West 2021 joint strategic exercise, which will be held in September, including in the territory of Belarus and the Western Military District, is conducted to a high standard. Preparations for these strategic maneuvers have already started," he said.