Zapad!

Belarus is Russia's key to the Baltic countries.

Before we get to Zapad 2021, make sure to check out my column on how Russia is strategically infiltrating U.S. institutions, civil society, and market: Is Russia Un-Losing the Cold War?

Zapad military drill is over. The week-long exercise happens once every four years. Zapad means west in Russian. It is significant as it is a joint exercise with Belarus,…