Russia eyes Belarus 'exercises': Zelensky warns Europe
Volodymyr Zelensky said in Munich that his intelligence services "have clear intel that this summer Russia plans to send troops to Belarus under pretext of training exercises." The President reminded that a similar situation took place before the attack on Ukraine.
Zelensky warned European leaders that this mirrors the way Putin prepared his forces three years ago, ahead of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He suggested that the Russians could be intended for an attack on Ukraine or even a strike against them.
The President of Ukraine also pointed out that nuclear weapons are stationed in Belarus. He emphasised the need to consider possible actions when military launchers are placed in a country, urging caution before another invasion occurs. He also reminded that provocations have already taken place along the Polish and Lithuanian borders.
Zelensky cautioned against underestimating North Korean soldiers, highlighting that they are currently learning to fight in a modern war. He stressed that they are actively preparing their troops and questioned whether others are equally prepared.
Zelensky calls for strengthening armaments in Europe
The President of Ukraine also recalled the speech of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who spoke about the end of the current relations between the USA and Europe. - I really believe that time has come. American might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it - he stated. Zelensky also stated that the time has come for a "European army" to be created.
Zelensky also emphasised the role of the Ukrainian army in Europe. He said that only Ukrainian army has real experience in battlefield operations.
"A pawn in Putin's game". Zelensky bitter about negotiations
He also emphasised that he will never accept peace decisions made without Ukraine's participation.
Zelensky stressed that being excluded from negotiations about Ukraine’s future would lead to defeat. He warned that Putin seeks one-on-one talks and aims to have the U.S. President stand beside him on May 9 at Red Square in Moscow—not as a respected leader, but as a pawn in his own game.
