Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Belarus

Live updates

1. 1h ago

   Zelenskyy Warns Belarus Over Russian Military Infrastructure

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded the removal of Russian signaling equipment and relay stations in Belarus. He warns that Kyiv will respond if Belarus continues to help Russia bypass Ukrainian defenses. Ukraine is currently strengthening its northern border defenses in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Zelenskyy demanded that Belarus remove Russian relay stations and signaling equipment.
   • Russia is using Belarusian territory to circumvent Ukrainian defenses.
   • Military infrastructure is being constructed in Belarus near the Ukrainian border.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Russia is setting up long-range drone bases in Belarus.
   • Zelenskyy gave Alexander Lukashenko one week to dismantle Russian military communications equipment.
   • Ukraine is bolstering defense structures in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Zelenskyy Issues Ultimatum to Belarus Over Russian Signal Equipment

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded that Belarus remove Russian signaling equipment used to target Ukraine. He warned that Kyiv may take action against the relay stations if the equipment remains. Aleksandr Lukashenko is attempting to prevent Belarus from being drawn further into the conflict.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an ultimatum to Belarus to remove Russian signaling equipment.
   • The equipment in question consists of Shahed drone repeaters.
   • Kyiv has threatened military or covert action to remove the facilities if Belarus does not act.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Aleksandr Lukashenko is trying to keep Belarus out of the war following the ultimatum.
   • Russia is seeking to bring Belarus back into the war via the construction of roads and artillery positions.
   confidence 90%
3. 5d ago

   Zelenskyy Issues One-Week Ultimatum to Belarus Over Russian Drone Relays

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus one week to remove Russian signaling equipment used to target Ukraine. He warned that Kyiv will take down the relay stations itself if the Belarusian leader does not act. Zelenskyy also called for an end to refined oil supplies for the Russian army.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian drone relay stations.
   • Zelenskyy stated that if Belarus does not remove the equipment, Ukraine will do it itself.
   • The signaling equipment in Belarus is used by Russia to target Ukraine.
   • Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead in Poland.
   • A suspect was arrested following the killing of Robert Kuzovkov.
   • Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The suspect arrested in the killing of Robert Kuzovkov may have Russian intelligence links.
   • Russia has deployed four signal repeaters in Belarus to adjust drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.
   • The United States is open to missile production licenses for Ukraine.
   confidence 90%