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. Zelensky specifically cited signal relay stations, which he stated are being used in Russian drone attacks against Ukraine. He warned that if Belarus does not comply with this demand, Ukraine will take unspecified action.

In a separate development, Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has decided to revoke the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This decision stems from Kyiv's choice to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The UPA is accused of committing 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 accepted an offer from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to assist in brokering a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The leaders met during the G7 summit, where Lula presented his peace proposals. These ideas reportedly include establishing contacts with the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council as part of a potential peace initiative.