The Russian military on June 1 accused the U.S. and its NATO allies of conducting “provocative” military drills near the nation’s borders, a statement that reflected simmering Russia-NATO tensions.
Associated Press: Russian general chafes at ‘provocative’ NATO drills
(FILES) This file photo taken on August 22, 2017 shows a Russian T-90 tank firing in Kubinka Patriot Park outside Moscow during the first day of the "Army 2017" International Military-Technical Forum.
Russia on September 14, 2017 began huge joint military exercises with Belarus along the European Union's eastern flank in a show of strength that has rattled nervous NATO members. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV
