Zelensky says Ukraine tracks Russian missiles in Belarus
“The transfer of the Oreshnik to the territory of Belarus is being completed. We understand where it will be located. We are passing this information on to our partners. I think the partners themselves can assess this threat and understand how they should respond,” Zelenskyy told a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw.
Zelenskyy emphasized that the missile poses a threat to multiple countries, including Poland, and noted that it is “impossible to shoot down the Oreshnik with drones.” He said Ukraine has also requested that partners impose sanctions on companies in Europe and elsewhere that supply components for the missile via third countries.
The comments followed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s announcement that the Oreshnik system has been deployed and is now “on combat alert.” The missile was first used by Russia in November 2024 against a plant in Dnipro in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Zelenskyy additionally described the EU’s approval of a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan package for Ukraine as a “signal” to Russia, demonstrating that Kyiv remains financially and militarily supported. “This is a signal to the Russians that there is no point in them continuing to fight, because we are supported financially, which means we will not ‘fall apart’ on the front. We will support our army, of course, and our people,” he said.
He expressed hope that his visit would strengthen bilateral ties and shared Ukraine’s expertise on drone defense with Poland.
Polish President Nawrocki called Zelenskyy’s visit positive for both countries and the region, but ‘bad news’ for Russia, highlighting the unity of Warsaw, Kyiv, and other regional partners on strategic security matters. He also referenced potential discussions on MiG-29 fighter jet transfers to Ukraine, hinting at a “strategic, symmetrical partnership” possibly involving anti-drone systems, and voiced support for sanctions on Russia.
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