Zelenskyy Urges Belarus to Remove Equipment Aiding Russian Drone Attacks

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called on the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to take steps to remove or deactivate equipment that is helping Russian forces. This equipment, which boosts signals and aids communications, is located in areas near the border and is said to be assisting in drone attacks against Ukraine. Zelenskyy gave a one-week deadline for the removal or deactivation of the equipment, stating that failure to do so could lead to action by Ukraine.

Zelenskyy also made accusations against Belarus regarding the supply of fuel and petroleum products to the Russian military. He said this support is contributing to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.

Support for the position taken by Zelenskyy came from Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. She voiced agreement with the need for Belarus to stop providing assistance to the Russian side in the conflict.

Belarus has been providing various forms of support to Russia ever since the invasion of Ukraine started in the year 2022. This support has included logistical help, political backing, and economic assistance. The territory of Belarus has also been used as a staging ground for some operations. Because of these actions, Western countries have imposed sanctions on Belarus.