Russia has launched large-scale military exercises involving three disputed territories in a move likely to irk its neighbours and heighten concern in Nato about Moscow’s intentions. The defence ministry on March 5 announced a drill including the federal districts of Southern Russia, the Northern Caucasus and the recently-annexed Crimea as well as Russian military bases in Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Armenia. The exercises will run until April 10.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Financial Times: Russia launches war games in disputed territories
Amphibious armoured personnel carriers of Russia's Black Sea fleet naval infantry motor towards the shore as they prepare for Navy Day celebrations in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on July 24, 2014.
