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Nine countries to attend military training in Russia

08 September 2020 13:48 (UTC +04:00)

^{Military forces of 9 foreign countries will take part in the “Caucasus 2020” military exercises, said Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu, APA’s Moscow correspondent reports.}

^{According to the defence minister, nine more foreign countries will send observers to the military exercises, which will start on September 21.}

^{S. Shoygu said that "Caucasus 2020" command-post exercises will be held during September 21-26: "The participation of military forces of 9 foreign countries in the exercises are being planned. While 9 more countries will send military observers to Russia".}

^{Russia Defense Minister said the military exercises will be mainly held on Kapustin Yar and Ashuluk training areas, as well as on water areas of the Black and Caspian seas: "The exercises will allow for assessment of the capability of the Southern military district to ensure military security in the south-east of Russia."}

^{Note that Azerbaijan will not take part in the "Caucasus 2020" military exercises. Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry stated that it will send an observer to the exercises.}