Posted 9/6/2023, 10:45:07 AM

Russia voices concern as Armenia prepares to exercise with US troops

Armenia to host joint military exercise with US troops next week, concerning Russia
Drills aim to prepare Armenian forces for international peacekeeping missions
Only 85 US and 175 Armenian troops participating, no heavy weapons
Tensions growing between Armenia and Russia amid war in Ukraine
Armenia critical of Russia's role as peacekeeper in conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh

aljazeera.com

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