Belarus is gathering large quantities of soldiers and military equipment at the border with Ukraine under the pretext of a military exercise, according to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry.
The information about the military buildup in the Homel region comes from Ukrainian intelligence services.
"We warn Belarus not to make the tragic mistake for its country under pressure from Moscow, and urge its armed forces to cease hostile actions", adds the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Ukraine is calling on Belarus to withdraw its forces from the border, beyond the range of Belarusian weapon systems.
According to Ukraine, the presence of Wagner soldiers has been noted.