The Armenian Defence Ministry said the purpose of the exercise was to prepare its forces to take part in international peacekeeping missions.

Armenia said on Wednesday it would host a joint military exercise with the United States next week, a development that Russia said was cause for concern.

The Armenian Defence Ministry said the purpose of the Sept. 11-20 “Eagle Partner 2023” exercise was to prepare its forces to take part in international peacekeeping missions.

A U.S. military spokesperson said 85 US soldiers and 175 Armenians would take part. He said the Americans - including members of the Kansas National Guard which has a 20-year-old training partnership with Armenia - would be armed with rifles and would not be using heavy weaponry.

  • @BuddahrifficEnglish
    5•1 year ago

    Ukraine might be. And I say good for them!

    • @APassengerEnglish
      7•1 year ago

      Crimea is theirs to reclaim. Places in Russia, used to stage or support the war of aggression against Ukraine are fair targets - even for occupation until a peace treaty.

      I don’t see Ukraine picking up new territory from this, which seems like a key distinction. Reclaim, yes. New, no.

      • @BuddahrifficEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        Yeah, that’s most likely. Though if the Russian federation were to collapse during a period where some of their territory is occupied by Ukraine, I could see some of it going to them. Though IMO it should be by (legitimate) referendum where they decide their own fate.