Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says intelligence shows Russia is making preparations to try to involve Belarus in the war again.
Zelensky's warning now includes specific allegations of road construction and artillery emplacement by Russian forces in Belarus, framing it as a precursor to a possible northern offensive.
Zelensky added that Russian forces failed to seize the initiative on the front in April, with Ukrainian units holding positions and repelling assaults.
Zelensky provided new specifics, stating intelligence shows Belarus is constructing roads toward Ukraine and establishing artillery positions.
Zelensky has instructed relevant channels to warn the actual leadership of Belarus about the military buildup.
Zelensky explicitly stated that Russia is making preparations to try to involve Belarus in the war again, framing it as a renewed attempt.