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Ukraine observes with concern the current preparations for joint military maneuvers between Russia and Belarus in the territory of the latter, at a time when the memories of the Russian offensive from bellorusia are still fresh at the beginning of the invasion in 2022 Russia and Belarus, “said the Ukrainian border guard spokesman, Andrí Demchenko, to Ukrainian television on Monday. The Zapad-2025 maneuvers, whose active phase is scheduled for September, will involve at least 13,000 bellruse troops, along with an unparalleled figure of Russian forces. Right now, according to Demchenko, in Belarus there is not a sufficient Russian presence to suppose a threat to Ukraine. However, the risk could be increased once the exercises intensify, which could potentially lead to “demonstrative actions” on the Ukrainian border, he said, so Ukraine is reinforcing his defenses on the northern border and preparing for all possible scenarios, said the spokesman.