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Zelensky Warns: Cut Belarus Oil to Russia, Remove Relays

6/20/2026

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Summary

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarusian oil refineries now feed the Russian army.
He warned Lukashenko that he could halt that supply.
Zelensky demanded removal of two signal relay stations in Belarus within a week or Ukraine will act.
Lukashenko dismissed claims Belarus will be drawn deeper into the war and said Minsk will defend itself with Russia if attacked.

History

Historical Context

After Russia seized Crimea in February 2014—occupying Simferopol airport and cutting electricity to roughly 30 % of the peninsula—Ukraine also lost control of the North Crimean Canal. In 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to dismantle signal stations and stop oil shipments to Russia, a move that could weaken Moscow’s supply line and bolster Ukraine’s energy security.

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Story summary

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarusian oil refineries now feed the Russian army.
He warned Lukashenko that he could halt that supply.
Zelensky demanded removal of two signal relay stations in Belarus within a week or Ukraine will act.
Lukashenko dismissed claims Belarus will be drawn deeper into the war and said Minsk will defend itself with Russia if attacked.

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