Zelenskyy gives Belarus a week to remove relay stations helping Russia

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1. 9d ago

   Belarus Shuts Down Russian Drone Relay Stations After Ukrainian Ultimatum

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that relay equipment used to guide Russian drone strikes in Belarus has stopped operating. The shutdown follows a one-week ultimatum from Kyiv threatening to disable the stations. This action has limited Russia's real-time control and accuracy of Shahed drone strikes against Ukraine.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the relay equipment in Belarus is no longer operating.
   • The relay stations went dark on June 22.
   • The shutdown of these stations has limited Russia's real-time coordination and accuracy of drone strikes.
   • Ukraine had given Belarus one week to remove the equipment.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Vladimir Putin will discuss the warning with Alexander Lukashenko during an upcoming meeting.
   • The relay stations have not been dismantled yet but will not be turned on again.
   Sources used for this update (14)

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   2. Belarus halts equipment used to guide Russian strikes, Zelensky says ...
   3. Belarus Relay Stations Stop Operating After Zelenskyy Warning
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   5. Belarus drone systems 'not working' after Ukraine ultimatum - TVP World
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   7. Belarus Relay Shutdown Limits Russia's Real-Time Control of Shahed ...
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   10. 'A concession to Zelenskyy's ultimatum': Ukraine's triumph over Belarus ...
   11. Lukashenko's Concessions to Kyiv Reflect Russia's Weakness
   12. Air Force comments on shutdown of relay stations in Belarus
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2. 45d ago

   Zelenskyy Gives Belarus One Week to Remove Russian Drone Relays

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded that Alexander Lukashenko dismantle relay equipment used to guide Russian drone strikes. Ukraine threatened to remove the stations itself if Belarus fails to comply within a week. Lukashenko is attempting to keep Belarus from being drawn into the war.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko one week to remove relay equipment used for Russian drone strikes.
   • Ukraine threatened to remove the relay stations itself if Belarus does not comply.
   • Zelenskyy urged Belarusian authorities to dismantle the stations for two days in a row.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The ultimatum hinted at potential Ukrainian military or covert action.
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Zelenskyy gives Belarusian ruler a week to remove Russian drone relays ...
   2. Lukashenko Strives To Keep Belarus Out Of War After Zelenskyy Ultimatum
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   4. Zelenskyy Demands Belarus Remove Russia-Linked Relay Stations Within a Week
   5. Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations
   6. Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
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3. 47d ago

   Zelenskyy gives Belarus one week to remove Russian relay stations

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a one-week ultimatum to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to dismantle Russian drone relay equipment. Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine will take action to remove the stations itself if Belarus does not comply. The equipment is allegedly used to target Ukraine with drones.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian relay stations.
   • Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will remove the equipment itself if Belarus does not act.
   • The equipment consists of relay stations used by Russia for drone attacks against Ukraine.
   • Zelenskyy made these statements during a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Zelenskyy called for a stop to refined oil supplies to the Russian army.
   • The relay stations are specifically for Shahed kamikaze drones.
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. Zelenskyy gives Belarusian ruler a week to remove Russian drone relays: Otherwise we will do it ourselves
   2. Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week
   3. Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Belarus – remove Russian relay stations or 'we'll do it'
   4. Zelenskyy gives Belarus a week to remove relay stations helping Russia
   5. Zelenskyy gives 1-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone relay equipment
   6. Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Belarus - remove Russian relay ...
   7. Zelenskyy gives Belarus a week to remove relay stations ... - POLITICO
   8. Zelenskyy Warns Belarus To Remove Signaling Equipment Used By Russia ...
   9. Zelenskyy urges Lukashenko to dismantle drone relay network in Belarus ...
   10. Zelenskyy gives Lukashenko one week to remove Russian relay stations in ...
   11. Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives Belarus one week over relay stations
   12. Zelenskyy gives 1-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone relay equipment
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