Putin thanks countries attending 'Zapad 2025' military drills in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin personally welcomed and thanked the participating countries and foreign military delegations for attending the "Zapad 2025" joint military drills held in Belarus. The drills are co-hosted by Russia and Belarus, with core troops from both nations involved.

Countries participating in the exercises include India, which has sent a 65-member contingent, along with Bangladesh, Iran, Burkina Faso, Congo, Mali, Niger, and Tajikistan.

Additionally, several countries are present as observers or delegations, including the United States, Turkey, Hungary, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Serbia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.

The "Zapad 2025" military drills are part of ongoing military cooperation between Russia and Belarus, reflecting the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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