President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with TSN.Tyzhden, issued a sharp ultimatum to the Minsk regime, demanding an immediate end to all technical support for Russian military operations. The President stressed that declarations of neutrality from Belarus hold no value as long as the territory is used to facilitate Russian airstrikes against Ukraine.
Zelenskyy emphasized that apologies for previous hostile rhetoric are insufficient and carry no political weight after years of war. “I explained to him: the first step is zero technical support for Russian signal repeaters,” the President stated, granting the Belarusian side exactly one week to dismantle the infrastructure used by the Russian military for coordinating attacks. This infrastructure serves as a critical component of Moscow’s war effort, enabling the continuous terrorizing of Ukrainian infrastructure.
The President’s message marks a shift in how Kyiv addresses the Belarusian proxy involvement. By framing the demand as a specific deadline, Zelenskyy removes any ambiguity about Ukraine’s stance: Minsk is either actively distancing itself from the aggressor by shutting down technical military nodes, or it remains a direct participant in the conflict. For months, the regime in Minsk has attempted to play a double game, oscillating between Kremlin directives and the desire to avoid further international isolation.
Analysts point out that this ultimatum is part of a broader strategy to secure Ukraine’s northern border. As the frontline in the east and south continues to demand enormous resources, securing the border with Belarus becomes an existential necessity. Any continued support for Russian logistics or command systems via Belarusian territory will be viewed by Kyiv as a hostile act warranting a proportional response. The coming week will demonstrate whether the warnings delivered by the Ukrainian leadership will lead to a change in policy in Minsk, or if the region will face further escalation in tensions.