Russia and Belarus to Conduct Joint Military Drills in Belarus

Russia and Belarus, who are allies, are going to have military exercises together in Belarus.

These exercises are meant to see how ready they are to protect themselves and their allies.

The exercises are happening in September.

Belarus decided to move where they would do the exercises because of worries from nearby countries in Europe.

Some people are worried that these exercises are a sign of military build up.

Belarus says it is not a threat to anyone and that other countries are also having their own exercises.