Russia and Belarus extend military drills amid fears of new push into Ukraine

Weapons, soldiers and equipment added to exercises, as concern grows Minsk is being pressured to join war

Russia and Belarus have expanded their joint military training exercises in Belarus, the country’s defence TV channel said on Sunday, as concern grows that Moscow is pressuring its closest ally to join the war in Ukraine.

The two countries added weapons, soldiers and specialised equipment to the exercises and are doing drills drawing on Russian experience in Ukraine, Reuters reported.