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Zakharova announced aggressive allied exercises near the borders of Russia

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Zakharova said that aggressive allied exercises are being conducted in close proximity to the Russian borders, working out offensive scenarios against Russia, including a possible blockade of the Kaliningrad region, isolating Russian ports in the Baltic and transferring troops through the Suwalki corridor.

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The statement was made in the context of growing tensions between Russia and Western countries around the Baltic region and the Suwalki corridor.

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“In the immediate vicinity of our borders, aggressive allied exercises are being conducted, during which offensive scenarios against our country are being developed, including a possible blockade of the Kaliningrad region and isolation of Russian ports in the Baltic, as well as the transfer of allied troops through the Suwalki corridor,” Zakharova told the agency.

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Russia may strengthen its military presence in the Kaliningrad region and on its western borders in response to allied exercises
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Open Questions

Which countries are participating in the exercise?
What is the duration and scale of the exercise?
Is there any confirmation of these exercises from the allies?