The Kremlin will likely deploy Russian conventional military forces into Belarus on a long-term basis under the pretext of expanding bilateral exercises. Multiple indicators ISW had identified as presaging the stationing of Russian troops in Belarus have now tripped, including the presence of Russian troops during extended exercises and specific changes in Belarusian rhetoric.
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George Barros: Russian force deployment to Belarus is likely imminent
Law enforcement officers block a street during an opposition rally to protest against the presidential election results in Minsk on Sept. 13, 2020.
