Zelenskyy Gives Lukashenko a One-Week Ultimatum: Remove Relay Stations.

An Ultimatum for Lukashenko

According to UATV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued an ultimatum to Alexander Lukashenko, demanding the removal of relay stations that help Russia coordinate strikes on Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader gave Belarus’s president seven days to comply. Zelenskyy stated that

“the relay station issue is a long-running problem that has resulted in casualties—exclusively on Ukraine’s side.”

In response to Kyiv’s demands, Lukashenko admitted that his military is not prepared for war. This admission reflects broader challenges in Belarus, where the mobilization reserve has been expanded to 289,000 personnel, and Lukashenko has quintupled the defense budget over the past four years. Additionally, Belarus operates two oil refineries that process Russian crude to supply the Russian army.

Zelenskyy also emphasized that

“step number one is no technical support,”

Experts and the Regional Situation

Experts commenting on this standoff include:

• Pavel Latushko
• Franak Viachorka
• Valeriy Matskevich
• Yuriy Hubarevych

They have expressed concerns about further escalation and the risk of Belarus being drawn into the war.

Tensions remain high, and Lukashenko’s next moves could significantly shape events in the region.

This ultimatum highlights growing security threats in Eastern Europe, as Belarus—a key Russian ally—could become a major factor in the conflict’s trajectory. Ukraine is taking steps to defend its territory, while Lukashenko’s response will likely determine future Ukraine-Belarus relations and influence the broader military situation. His strategic choices could have serious consequences for regional stability.