Russian honor guards stand at attention during a ceremony to start the Counter Terrorism Field Training Exercise (FTX) 2023 at the Sergeevsky training ground of the Western Military District, in Primorsky krai region, Russia. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, along with the Plus Group countries and Russia will take part in the drills. The exercise will comprise a number of counter-terrorism drills, including the destruction of terrorist groups in a fortified area. The main objective of the exercise is strengthening and promoting regional cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism.