Zelenskyy: Sanctions on Lukashenko, Belarus's War Role, and Peace Talks

Sanctions Against Belarus

• 💡 Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko due to Belarus's increasing involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine.
• 📌 Lukashenko has traded away Belarus's sovereignty and allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory for its full-scale war.
• 🚀 Belarusian territory hosts relay stations supporting Russian attack drones, which have struck northern Ukrainian regions and critical infrastructure like energy and railways.
• 🛠️ Belarus continues to be used as a base to supply components and equipment to the Russian army.

Adjusting Policy & International Cooperation

• ✅ Ukraine is adjusting its policy to respond appropriately to the threat posed by Belarus.
• 💬 The sanctions send a political signal, and a careful review of Lukashenko's schemes and accomplices has been instructed.
• 🤝 Ukraine will work with regional and global partners to ensure they fully understand the Belarusian regime.
• 🎯 The individual Lukashenko must be "lost" for Europe, but not the Belarusian people.

Geneva Peace Negotiations

• 🗓️ The second day of detailed discussions took place in Geneva, involving trilateral and other formats.
• 📈 Ukraine is determined to achieve results, though the current outcome is not yet considered sufficient.
• ⚠️ While military representatives discussed issues substantively, sensitive political matters and the necessary meeting of leaders have not yet been sufficiently worked through.
• 🇪🇺 Ukraine emphasizes the importance of Europe's participation in the process, thanking the United States for supporting this position, and hopes for the next meeting in February.

Humanitarian Efforts & POW Exchange

• 🕊️ The Ukrainian delegation was tasked with discussing the humanitarian track, including POW exchanges and the release of civilians.
• 🔍 Ukraine tracks information on every person and works constantly to bring Ukrainians home.
• 💪 The courage of frontline warriors ensures humanitarian results and diplomatic capacity by replenishing the exchange fund.

National Unity in Wartime

• 🇺🇦 All Ukrainians must work together for the country to endure, defend itself, and achieve a dignified peace.
• 🚫 There is no room for any other politics in Ukraine during this time of war, which is dedicated to defending the state and protecting its people.
• 👏 Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to everyone defending Ukraine and its interests in every role and position.