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Is Kiev Attempting to Expand Ukrainian Conflict Into Belarus?
Sputnik International
Ukrainian troop movements near the border with Belarus suggest Kiev’s intention to involve Minsk in the ongoing conflict, according to military expert Andrei Koshkin.
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analysis, andrei koshkin, ukraine, belarus, conflict
Donald Trump’s promises to end the Ukrainian conflict quickly have made Kiev nervous, prompting them to consider provocation to attract more support. Koshkin speculates that Kiev aims to expand the conflict geographically, involve Belarus and potentially Poland, to manipulate the US election campaign outcomes.
However, Koshkin doubts Ukraine’s capacity for direct confrontation with Belarus. The buildup of Ukrainian troops along the Belarusian border concerns Minsk and Moscow, destabilizing the region.
18:24 GMT 05.07.2024 (Updated: 18:25 GMT 05.07.2024)
Andrei Dergalin
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Despite skepticism about Ukraine’s capability for direct military confrontation with Belarus, Koshkin suggests that Kiev’s actions are a deliberate provocation to destabilize Belarus and attract Western attention.
Ukrainian troops buildup on the Belarusian border raises concerns in Minsk and Moscow, further escalating regional tensions, as noted by Koshkin.