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Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks ahead of this week's NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump.
Russia's Lavrov accuses Zelensky of intimidating Belarus, calls Ukrainian president 'Fuehrer'
Russia's Lavrov accuses Zelensky of intimidating Belarus, calls Ukrainian president 'Fuehrer'
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Alexander Lukashenko that Belarus would have one week to remove the equipment facilitating Russia's attacks, or Kyiv would take action, remarks that the Kremlin said Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart would discuss "in the foreseeable future."
Zelensky Steps Up Threats Against Belarus for Aiding Drone Attacks
Zelensky Steps Up Threats Against Belarus for Aiding Drone Attacks
A destroyed bridge over the Dnipro River, which forms the border between Ukraine and Belarus, in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, this month.
CSTO Warns of Rising Border Tensions Following Zelensky’s Ultimatum to Belarus
CSTO Warns of Rising Border Tensions Following Zelensky’s Ultimatum to Belarus
Zelensky warned last week that his military would strike ground stations in Belarus if it continues to allow Russia to use them.
'A week will be enough' — Zelensky issues ultimatum to Lukashenko over drone-guidance equipment
'A week will be enough' — Zelensky issues ultimatum to Lukashenko over drone-guidance equipment
President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 19 accused Belarus of facilitating Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and warned that Minsk has one week to remove communications equipment allegedly helping guide strikes from Belarusian territory, or Ukraine would take action itself.
Belarus Warns Ukraine of 'Full-Scale Response' Over Any Border Incursion
Belarus Warns Ukraine of 'Full-Scale Response' Over Any Border Incursion
In brief:Belarus has threatened a “full response” if Ukraine crosses its border, as Minsk and Kyiv exchange accusations over rising militarization along the frontier. Ukraine says Belarus is expanding military infrastructure and storing ammunition near key corridors, while also reporting the shutdown of Russian drone guidance systems on Belarusian territory.
Belarushas warned Ukraine it will respond with what it called “full available capabilities” if its border is crossed, escalating rhetoric as tensions rise alongNATO’s eastern flank.
Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta said Minsk would react forcefully to any unauthorized or hostile incursion, describing Belarus’ frontier as a “red line” already defined by President Alexander Lukashenko.
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“If the border is crossed without permission or in an aggressive manner, we will respond using our full potential and all our capabilities,” Sekretasaid in commentscarried by Russian state media on Monday.
He also claimed Western countries understand that any strike on the Russia–Belarus “Union State” would tri…
Belarus halts equipment used to guide Russian strikes, Zelensky says, after Ukraine's ultimatum
Belarus halts equipment used to guide Russian strikes, Zelensky says, after Ukraine's ultimatum
"As of today, the equipment is no longer operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus
Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus
President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia 'or we will'.
Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, was summoned to Moscow after Lukashenko gave in to President Zelensky's demands and removed the repeaters that were placed on the border between Belarus and Ukrai...
Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, was summoned to Moscow after Lukashenko gave in to President Zelensky's demands and removed the repeaters that were placed on the border between Belarus and Ukraine.
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Belarus 'nearing completion' in constructing military infrastructure along Ukraine's border, Zelensky says
Belarus 'nearing completion' in constructing military infrastructure along Ukraine's border, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky once again warned of Minsk's "potential expansion of aggression" against Ukraine on June 25, reporting that the construction of various military infrastructure along the Belarus-Ukraine border is "nearing completion."
Russia warns Ukraine over Belarus and cites security treaty
Russia warns Ukraine over Belarus and cites security treaty
Russia warns Ukraine over Belarus and cites security treaty
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Russia invokes the alliance treaty after Zelenskyy's remarks on Belarus
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (photo: Getty Images)
Russia has threatened Ukraine with "the full range of measures" if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not back away from his demands toward Belarus, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according to Russian media.
What Lavrov said
Lavrov spoke at a roundtable discussion dedicated to resolving the war in Ukraine. There, he commented on statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Belarus.
According to Lavrov, those statements are allegedly aimed at drawing Minsk into the fighting.
"This is clearly aimed at directly involving Belarus in the conflict and expanding the geography of military operations, thereby complicating the possibilities for resolving the conflict through political and diplomatic means," he said.
What measures Russia is threatening to take
Lavrov said that Russia is allegedly prepared to use the full range of mechanisms pr…
Ukraine's ultimatum to Belarus marks a strategic shift
Ukraine's ultimatum to Belarus marks a strategic shift
The relay equipment that helps guide Russian drones over Belarus went dark on June 22, days after President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a public ultimatum, threatening to disable the equipment with Ukraine's own forces if the demand is not met.
Zelensky's ultimatum to Alexander Lukashenko left the Belarusian dictator between a rock and a hard place: refuse, and Belarus risks joining Ukraine's list of drone targets. Comply, and he risks publicly defying Russian President Vladimir Putin — his count
Russia's Lavrov accuses Zelensky of intimidating Belarus, calls Ukrainian ...
Russia's Lavrov accuses Zelensky of intimidating Belarus, calls Ukrainian ...
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Russia's Lavrov accuses Zelensky of intimidating Belarus, calls Ukrainian president 'Fuehrer'
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivers his annual end-of-year press conference at the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia, on Jan. 20, 2026. (Tatyana Makeyeva / AFP / Getty Images)
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov categorized President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "Fuehrer" at a roundtable on June 23 in response to him accusing Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko of facilitating Russian drone attacks against Ukraine.
Zelensky
warned
Lukashenko on June 19 that
Belarus
would have one week to remove the equipment that facilitates Russia's attacks or Kyiv would take action itself, remarks which Kremlin spokesperson
Dmitry Peskov
said Lukashenko and Russian leader Vladimir Putin would
discuss
"in the foreseeable future."
Lavrov
said that Zelensky "was cast in the role of the Fuehrer, plucked from an amateur theater group, but as you can see, this image has turned out to be contagious," in remarks made to ambas…
Zelensky names directions Russia considers for additional attacks
Zelensky names directions Russia considers for additional attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is considering Belarus and Russia's Bryansk region as directions for additional attacks on Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, the head of state said this during an address published on
Telegram
.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Staff meeting had been held during which the military, intelligence services, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Foreign Ministry discussed in detail the situation regarding Belarus and Russia's Bryansk region. He stated that Russia was considering those areas as possible directions for additional attacks against Ukraine's northern regions, particularly the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction.
Zelensky assured that the Ukrainian side is working to strengthen defenses in that direction. According to him, the military command has received the relevant instructions. At the same time, the President noted that preventive measures are continuing both with regard to Belarus and certain parts of Russia from which threats may arise.
Zelensky added that he expected Ukraine's Foreign Ministry to be as active as possible in diplomatic work concerning Bela…
Zelensky doubles down on ultimatum to destroy relay stations along Belarusian border
Zelensky doubles down on ultimatum to destroy relay stations along Belarusian border
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has doubled down on his ultimatum to Belarus, threatening to destroy the Russian ally's border relay stations after targeting a school bus last week.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry made new threats against Ukraine
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry made new threats against Ukraine
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The Belarusian Foreign Ministry made new threats against Ukraine
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Belarus has again made threats against Ukraine, declaring a “harsh response” in the event of crossing the state border.
This
is reported
by RBC-Ukraine, citing an interview with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Sekrety in Russian media.
According to Sekreta, if someone crosses the Belarusian border “without permission or in an aggressive manner,” Minsk will use “all its potential and all its possibilities” to respond.
“Our Ukrainian neighbors know this,” he said.
The representative of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry also recalled the so-called “red lines”, which, according to him, were previously defined by Alexander Lukashenko.
In addition, Sekreta claims that Western countries are supposedly aware of the consequences of any attack on the so-called “union state” of Belarus and Russia, which, he says, will receive an immediate response.
Earlier,
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Belarus,
under the influence of Russia, continues to build military in…
Lavrov Invokes Union State Pact, Brands Zelensky 'Fuehrer' Over Belarus ...
Lavrov Invokes Union State Pact, Brands Zelensky 'Fuehrer' Over Belarus ...
Moscow (TDI):Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the one-week ultimatum that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky gave to Belarus as a deliberate attempt to expand the war.
Lavrov invoking the union state security treaty between Russia and Belarus on Tuesday, called Zelensky a “Fuehrer,” drawn out from what he called “an amateur theater group.”
Earlier, on June 19, Zelensky had said that Belarus is using Russian signal relay equipment on communication towers in the Gomel and Brest regions, which are facilitating the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Zhytomyr, Rivne, and Volyn oblasts with drone strikes.
He warned Lukashenko that one week was sufficient time to dismantle the systems, and that if Minsk failed to act, Ukraine would destroy them itself.
Lavrov, who was speaking at a roundtable on Ukraine at Russia’s Diplomatic Academy, said Zelensky’s demands were “obviously aimed at dragging Belarus directly into the conflict and expanding the geography of hostilities.”
He reminded the assembled ambassadors that the treaty on the security of the Union State, which entered into force on…
Zelensky warns Belarus to remove equipment used in Russian attacks or Ukraine will do it
Zelensky warns Belarus to remove equipment used in Russian attacks or Ukraine will do it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine, adding a threat of Ukrainian action if Lukashenko did not do so.
Zelensky said signal relay stations were located in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine that were used by Russian forces to help with steering during attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Reuters could not verify his claims...
Zelenskyy Warns Russia May Again Try to Draw Belarus into War
Zelenskyy Warns Russia May Again Try to Draw Belarus into War
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia may once again attempt to involve Belarus in its war against Ukraine, citing new intelligence reports following a briefing from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi,UATV Englishreports.
According to Zelenskyy, construction activity has been recorded near the Belarusian border, including the building of roads toward Ukrainian territory and the establishment of artillery positions.
“According to intelligence, infrastructure is being developed near the border in Belarus, including roads leading toward Ukraine and artillery positions. We believe Russia will once again try to draw Belarus into the war,” he said.
The president also noted signs of a possible regrouping of Russian forces, likely aimed at compensating for personnel shortages.
“In this context, it becomes clearer why military activity has increased on the territory of Belarus,” he added.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine has already used official channels to warn Belarusian leadership of Kyiv’s readiness to defend its sovereignty and territory.
He also referred to recent international developments, suggesting they shoul…
Corroboration
No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact.
The spine · 1 fact corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs
5×broadly confirmedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an ultimatum to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to remove or shut down Russian‑installed relay stations/equipment used for drone attacks, threatening Ukrainian military action such as striking or destroying the stations if the demand was not met.
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aljazeera“President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia 'or we will'.”
bluesky“Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, was summoned to Moscow after Lukashenko gave in to President Zelensky's demands and removed the repeaters that were placed on the border between Belarus and Ukraine.”
kyivindependent“The relay equipment that helps guide Russian drones over Belarus went dark on June 22, days after President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a public ultimatum, threatening to disable the equipment with Ukraine's own forces if the demand is not met.”
moscowtimes“Zelensky warned last week that his military would strike ground stations in Belarus if it continues to allow Russia to use them.”
presstv“Zelensky has doubled down on his ultimatum to Belarus, threatening to destroy the Russian ally's border relay stations after targeting a school bus last week.”
scmp“Zelensky said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine, adding a threat of Ukrainian action if Lukashenko did not do so.”
Single-source · 5 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Zelensky said signal relay stations were located in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine and were used by Russian forces to help steer attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
scmp
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the settlement.
france24
Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of large‑scale attacks ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey.
france24
A bridge over the Dnipro River at the Ukraine‑Belarus border in the Chernihiv region was destroyed this month.
nytimes
Belarus warned Ukraine it would respond with its full capabilities to any unauthorized or hostile border crossing, as stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta.
kyivpost.com
Framing · 7 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
aljazeera
“President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia 'or we will'.”
→ demands
bluesky
“Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, was summoned to Moscow after Lukashenko gave in to President Zelensky's demands and removed the repeaters that were placed on the border between Belarus and Ukraine.”
→ gave in
kyivindependent
“The relay equipment that helps guide Russian drones over Belarus went dark on June 22, days after President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a public ultimatum, threatening to disable the equipment with Ukraine's own forces if the demand is not met.”
→ public ultimatum, threatening
moscowtimes
“Zelensky warned last week that his military would strike ground stations in Belarus if it continues to allow Russia to use them.”
→ warned
presstv
“Zelensky has doubled down on his ultimatum to Belarus, threatening to destroy the Russian ally's border relay stations after targeting a school bus last week.”
→ doubles down, threatening
scmp
“Zelensky said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine, adding a threat of Ukrainian action if Lukashenko did not do so.”
→ should be enough, threat
kyivpost.com
“If the border is crossed without permission or in an aggressive manner, we will respond using our full potential and all our capabilities,” Sekretasaid in commentscarried by Russian state media on Monday.”
→ full potential, aggressive manner
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