Zelensky Warns of Belarus Border Activity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday of unusual activity detected on the Belarusian side of the Ukraine-Belarus border, as Kyiv heightened vigilance along its northern frontier amid the ongoing war with Russia.

In a video address posted on social media, Zelensky said Ukrainian forces were closely monitoring and documenting movements near the border. "We are controlling the situation carefully," he stated, adding that Ukraine stood ready to defend its sovereignty against any escalation or attempts to involve neighboring forces in hostile actions. Ukrainian intelligence has reported increased military activity by Belarus, including the construction of roads toward Ukraine and the setup of artillery positions, according to officials.

Belarus, a close ally of Russia under President Alexander Lukashenko, served as a staging ground for Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when Russian troops advanced from Belarusian territory toward Kyiv. Although Belarus has not directly participated in combat since then, Ukrainian officials have repeatedly expressed concerns that Russia may seek to draw it into the conflict again, potentially diverting...