Amid tensions over Ukraine, Russia & Belarus are again planning to come together in a show of unity and strength. Russian President Putin has announced that Russia & Belarus will hold joint military drills in early 2022. The announcement was made after Putin held talks with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko at St Petersburg. Political analysts say Russia-Belarus military drills only re-establish the threat of Ukraine’s invasion. After making the announcement, the two leaders were seen playing ice hockey together. #RussiaUkraineNews #VladimirPutin. #Belarus. #Lukashenko Crux is your daily dose of the big, viral and relevant news in a few minutes. It’s your ultimate guide to staying informed on the latest in politics, international relations, sports, entertainment and social media Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux One Take: https://bit.ly/3oNaLWf Crux Files: https://bit.ly/3mnbnjW Crux BTS: https://bit.ly/3oCjbQE