Zelensky tells Belarus to dismantle tech used by Russia – or face force

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21 Jun 2026 • 5:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Zelensky tells Belarus to dismantle tech used by Russia – or face force

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Belarus to dismantle relay stations he claims are crucial for Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
  • Mr Zelensky warned that Kyiv would dismantle these four known stations by force if Belarus fails to take action.
  • He also highlighted Belarusian factories that are supporting Russia's war efforts, saying that Belarus “still has time to dismantle this equipment”.
  • Belarus is a close ally of Moscow, with President Aleksandr Lukashenko being a key supporter of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
  • This warning follows a recent Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil refinery in Siberia, located over 2,500km from the Ukrainian border.

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