China and Belarus Launch Joint Military Drills Near NATO Border

The 11-day exercises close to Poland involve counter-terrorism training and come amid heightened regional tensions.

Troops from China and Belarus are conducting joint exercises near Brest, close to the Polish border.
The drills, named Eagle Assault, will focus on hostage rescues, night landings, and urban operations.
Belarus recently joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, further aligning with China and Russia.
The NATO summit in Washington this week will address the implications of these exercises.
Belarus has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine by allowing the use of its territory for military operations.