Zelensky warns of possible Russian maneuvers in Belarus
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warns that Russia may be planning actions in Belarus under the guise of military exercises. Among the countries that could potentially be affected by such actions, he mentioned Poland.
- President Zelensky suggested during a remote address at the Three Seas Initiative summit that Russia may be planning activities in Belarus.
- These activities could occur this summer, with military exercises being used as a cover.
- Russia and Belarus have announced joint military exercises in September.
Zelensky believes that the military exercises could serve as a pretext. The President emphasized that such maneuvers might be a cover for new attacks, although he did not provide specific details or evidence.
Is Russia planning actions in Belarus?
"And look at Belarus – Russia is preparing something there this summer, using military drills as cover. That’s usually how they start a new attack. But where will it go? I don’t know. Ukraine? Lithuania? Poland? God forbid! But we all need to be ready. All our institutions are open for cooperation," he added.
The President of Ukraine called for unity and cooperation in the face of these threats. "We need to stand together not just politically, but in a purely practical sense to defend against real challenges," he emphasized.
Zelensky appealed for maintaining pressure on Russia to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire. "And we all need to keep the pressure on Russia – everyone can do their part to help us reach a full and unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible," he noted.
The meeting of the leaders of the Three Seas Initiative countries took place on Tuesday at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. It was attended by 12 presidents from the region’s countries and the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright.
