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Zelensky Warns Belarus Escalates Russia's War on Ukraine

2/8/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarus is increasingly involved in Russia's war against Ukraine and hosts Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, signaling escalation.
Zelensky said full Belarus involvement would be a tragedy.
Zelensky noted Belarus's role in attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the establishment of air corridors for Russian drones.
Belarus, under Alexander Lukashenko, remains a close ally of Russia.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarus is increasingly involved in Russia's war against Ukraine and hosts Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, signaling escalation.
Zelensky said full Belarus involvement would be a tragedy.
Zelensky noted Belarus's role in attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the establishment of air corridors for Russian drones.
Belarus, under Alexander Lukashenko, remains a close ally of Russia.