The situation on the Western borders remains restless, for this reason, Russia "is implementing a complex of measures" to strengthen them, said the head of the defense Ministry army General Sergei Shoigu. Before the end of the year in the Western military district will hold Over twenty exercises that will affect air defense forces, logistics, and shore units. in addition, the call will get more than 1, 3 thousand units of new and upgraded military equipment. Will continue manning contract: In the current year have already been selected more than nine thousand people. currently, the main efforts of the district command, According to Shoigu focused on the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Union Shield - 2019" to be held September 13-19, and will complete the biennial cycle of mutual training. they expected to use Up to 12 thousand military and 950 pieces of equipment. Shoigu drew attention that the events are "only defensive" in nature. Also started preparations for the three exercises of the CSTO " cooperation ", "Echelon" and " Search ". They will participate soldiers from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. <span style="color:darkgray