Zapad 2017
U.S. Developing Nuclear Weapons Use on Russian Border
NATO "has intensified operative and combat training activities, including nuclear weapons use procedures," Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said.
U.S. Jets Chase Russian Bombers Over the Baltic
Experts say Russia is playing psychological games with its European neighbors.
Zapad War Game Larger Than Russia Told Us: NATO General
The war games include an "offensive portion... that looks to me like a rehearsal of an attack," General Curtis Scaparrotti said.
Russia Denies Accidentally Bombing Onlookers in Drill
Moscow has confirmed close-up footage of a helicopter misfiring into onlookers is genuine but has denied the timing.
Russia's War Game Spills Into NATO Skies, Causing Spat
The Baltic NATO ally summoned Russia's envoy to demand an explanation, but Moscow claims the incursion was an emergency call which is being "politicized."
Putin Skips U.N. Summit for War Game Near NATO Border
After turning down the invite and sending Russia's foreign minister instead, the Kremlin unveiled Putin's alternative plans.
Russia Is 'Downright Lying' About Drills: Ex-NATO envoy
The Zapad drill on Europe's borders could include almost 10 times the permitted number of troops, provoking fears among NATO members.
Russia-Belarus War Games Put Enemy in Baltics, Poland
Russia has said its new military drill is not aimed at any particular state, but the planned map shows the hypothetical enemy is in Poland, Latvia and Lithuania.
