Feb 7 β€’ 10:41 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Kyiv Independent

Russia deploying Oreshnik missile in Belarus to 'draw country into war,' Zelensky warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russia's deployment of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus poses a significant escalation threat, potentially drawing Belarus into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised alarms over Russia's deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, asserting that this military maneuver is a strategic effort by Moscow to involve Belarus more deeply in the war against Ukraine. He revealed that Russia has conducted 'preparatory, technical work' on these missiles within Belarus, highlighting the potential for increased aggression in the region. Zelensky characterized this development as a critical risk of escalation and an urgent concern for regional stability.

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