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Zelenskyy Accuses Belarus of Aiding Russian Attacks on Ukraine

2/24/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, said on February 23 that Belarus is complicit in Russia's actions against Ukraine.
He said Belarus hosts drone relay installations that increase the accuracy of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said these installations mark a significant escalation in military cooperation.
He warned of possible Oreshnik deployments in Belarus.
He announced sanctions against Aliaksandr Lukashenka, the Belarusian leader, and his associates.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, said on February 23 that Belarus is complicit in Russia's actions against Ukraine.
He said Belarus hosts drone relay installations that increase the accuracy of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said these installations mark a significant escalation in military cooperation.
He warned of possible Oreshnik deployments in Belarus.
He announced sanctions against Aliaksandr Lukashenka, the Belarusian leader, and his associates.