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Kremlin Calls Zelensky’s Ultimatum to Lukashenko Aggressive After One
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- The Kremlin dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarusian leader Lukashenko as an attempt to escalate the war, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeling Zelensky's warning as aggressive interference in Belarus's sovereignty.
- Zelensky demanded that Belarus remove Russian signal relay equipment used to guide Russian Shahed drones attacking Ukrainian cities, threatening Ukraine would destroy the systems if Belarus failed to act.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed some of the towers aiding drone attacks, and there are signs Belarus is attempting to distance itself from Russia, including warming ties with the US and potential sanctions relief.
- Lukashenko rejected Belarus's direct involvement in the war, warning it would provoke wider conflict and NATO engagement, while also softening his tone toward Zelensky and apologizing for earlier criticisms.
