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The European Union has been closely monitoring the joint strategic military exercise ZAPAD-2025, taking place on the territories of Belarus and Russia, for the first time since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
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In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and following the repeated violation of the airspace of our Member States by Russian drones, a drill such as ZAPAD-2025 does not demonstrate a commitment to de-escalation and peace.
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The military participation of other countries in ZAPAD-2025, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, including from the territory of Belarus, is a matter of serious security concern for the EU.
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The EU expects Russia and Belarus to fully comply with their international commitments, including the OSCE’s 2011 Vienna Document.
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The EU remains vigilant of any potential security threats surrounding ZAPAD-2025.
Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Ukraine, United Kingdom aligned themselves with the statement.
