Ukrainian President sets one‑week deadline for Belarus to dismantle Russian communications relays, heightening geopolitical risk for Eastern European energy and security marketsExecutive summary: President Zelenskyy gave Belarus a seven‑day deadline to dismantle Russian relay stations that support military communications. The relays are critical for Russian military operations in Ukraine, and their removal could disrupt logistics and signal an escalation in the conflict, affecting regional stability and security‑related investments. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Russian armed forces, and the Ukrainian government Belarus may comply or reject the deadline, leading to possible Ukrainian counter‑measures or diplomatic pressure from the EU and NATOPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Belarus must remove relay stations used by Russia within seven days, threatening Ukrainian retaliation if it does not. The directive follows increased reports of Russian military logistics relying on Belarusian infrastructure. The move escalates tensions ahead of the upcoming G7 summit. No official response from Minsk has been recorded yet.Connected developmentsRelay stations critical for Russian energy logisticsNATO medical exercise in EstoniaSecret drone operation shaping Ukraine warPhilippines Seeks Long-Term Oil Supply Deal With RussiaCosta outreach to Russia was ‘misguided,’ Estonian PM saysCadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in RussiaOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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