Armenia to exercise with US troops next week, Russia voices concern


  • World
  • Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023

(Reuters) -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.

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