Zelenskyy Says 4 Belarus Repeaters Guide Russian Drones as Petrol Shipments to Russia Jump 13-Fold
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 20
Zelenskyy Says 4 Belarus Repeaters Guide Russian Drones as Petrol Shipments to Russia Jump 13-Fold
2 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 20
Summary
Four signal repeaters in Belarus' Homiel and Brest regions are helping Russia adjust drone strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy said, linking them to attacks on Zhytomyr, Rivne and Volyn energy, rail and civilian sites.
Belarus' support also includes fuel: petrol supplies to Russia rose 13-fold and diesel shipments tripled from January to May versus a year earlier, which Zelenskyy said helps Moscow withstand pressure.
Zelenskyy warned Belarus it still has time to remove the equipment and said any plants supplying weapons components or fuel are being tracked as part of drawing Belarus deeper into the war.
The accusation follows his June 19 ultimatum giving Alexander Lukashenko one week to dismantle the repeaters or face Ukrainian action, amid broader warnings that Russia is trying to pull Belarus further into the conflict.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's offer to meet Vladimir Putin remains open and added that new agreements with the United States, Europe and the G7 aim to increase pressure on Russia.
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Belarus’s Deepening Role in Russia’s War: 2026 Signal Repeater Ultimatum, Fuel Exports, and Escalation Scenarios
Overview
In June 2026, Ukraine issued a strong ultimatum to Belarus, demanding the removal of Russian signal repeaters from border towers, which Ukraine claims are crucial for guiding Russian drones in attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians. If Belarus does not comply, Ukraine may take direct action, risking a major escalation and drawing Belarus deeper into the conflict. At the same time, Belarus has become an economic lifeline for Russia by sharply increasing fuel exports after Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted Russian oil infrastructure. These developments highlight Belarus’s growing involvement in the war and the rising risks for regional stability.