18:24 GMT 05.07.2024 (Updated: 18:25 GMT 05.07.2024)
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.