Ukraine has taken decisive action against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko by imposing a new package of sanctions. This move comes as Lukashenko is regarded as a close ally of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, having allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia's renewed invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that the sanctions are aimed to significantly enhance Ukraine's countermeasures against any support Lukashenko has provided in the efforts to kill Ukrainians, reflecting a growing urgency in Ukraine's approach to foreign threats.

In addition to sanctions, the article highlights the military cooperation between Russia and Belarus. It notes that various military hardware, including relay stations linked to Russian drones, has been deployed in Belarus, facilitating ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities. Furthermore, Russia has announced the deployment of the