In a recent official address, which can be viewed via the original source, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern ultimatum to the Belarusian leadership. The President revealed the discovery of four specialized signal relay stations located along the border with Ukraine, which are being utilized by Russian forces to guide drone strikes deep into Ukrainian territory.
According to Zelensky, these relay stations are positioned in the Gomel and Brest regions. They are instrumental in facilitating Russian attacks on energy grids, railways, and residential areas in the Volyn, Rivne, and Zhytomyr regions. The President has given Belarus a specific timeframe to dismantle this equipment. This development comes as the frontline situation continues to deteriorate, with intense combat operations reported daily across the border regions.
Beyond military hardware, Zelensky highlighted the broader issue of Belarusian economic support for the Russian war machine. Intelligence confirms that Belarusian enterprises are supplying components for Russian armored vehicles and missile systems. Furthermore, there has been a alarming surge in fuel exports from Belarus to Russia; in the first five months of the year, gasoline supplies increased 13-fold, while diesel fuel exports tripled compared to the previous year. This assistance directly helps Moscow mitigate the impact of international sanctions.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine desires to prevent the escalation of the conflict from the Belarusian border. However, the actions of the current leadership in Minsk contradict their unofficial rhetoric about desiring peace. “The war must end, and peace is needed, but the current policies of the Belarusian government are only helping Russia adapt to pressure,” the President noted. Ukraine expects concrete actions to demonstrate that Belarus is not an active participant in the aggression. As the situation remains volatile, the international community continues to monitor these logistical ties, which serve as a lifeline for Russian military operations. The ultimatum stands as a clear warning that enabling Russian terror will have lasting consequences for the regional security architecture.