Zelensky Demands Belarus Remove Russian Equipment Within a Week or Ukraine Will Act

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Belarus with a one-week ultimatum to remove Russian military equipment from its territory. The equipment in question includes signal relay stations that have been utilized in drone attacks against Ukraine. Zelensky stated that if Belarus does not comply with this demand, Ukraine will take unspecified action.

In a separate diplomatic development, Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced his intention to revoke the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This decision stems from a Ukrainian military unit being named after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA is a nationalist organization accused of perpetrating massacres against Poles during World War II, a historical event that has created significant tension between the two nations.

Furthermore, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to engage with Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva regarding a potential peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The leaders met at the G7 summit, where Lula presented his proposals, which include establishing contacts with the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. This acceptance signifies Ukraine's willingness to explore diplomatic avenues for resolving the conflict.