Maneuvers “Zapad 2025” kicks off, meaning Russian politics is all about a show of force Jacek Marcin Raubo 12.09.2025 14:05 DrukujPDFZapad maneuversPhoto. However, in the case of Russian military maneuvers, we see another, much more critical dimension—the political one. This approach is reflected in the Zapad-25 (West) military exercises currently taking place once again on NATO’s eastern flank. At the same time, diverse narratives about Russian military technologies are being constructed, attributing specific achievements and capabilities to individual army units. First conclusions and assessmentsIn conclusion, Zapad-25 will probably be one of the most closely watched examples of Russian political and military maneuvers in many years.