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UKRAINE ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO BELARUS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued an ultimatum to Belarus, calling on Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine or face the consequences.
RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES' REACTION TO UKRAINES STRIKE ON MOSCOW
Russian authorities sought to downplay the impact of a bold Ukrainian attack on an oil complex in Moscow even as footage showed black rain descending on the capital. The relentless drone attacks, which the Ukrainians call energy sanctions, have led to petrol shortages across Russia and growing frustration with Putins war.
NO FAST-TRACKED EU ACCESSION FOR EU
The EU is in consensus about not rushing negotiations on Ukraines membership, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after the blocs summit in Brussels. Negotiations with Ukraine started in earnest this week after the new Hungarian government lifted its veto.
Host: Adam Jasser
UKRAINE ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO BELARUS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued an ultimatum to Belarus, calling on Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine or face the consequences.
RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES' REACTION TO UKRAINES STRIKE ON MOSCOW
Russian authorities sought to downplay the impact of a bold Ukrainian attack on an oil complex in Moscow even as footage showed black rain descending on the capital. The relentless drone attacks, which the Ukrainians call energy sanctions, have led to petrol shortages across Russia and growing frustration with Putins war.
NO FAST-TRACKED EU ACCESSION FOR EU
The EU is in consensus about not rushing negotiations on Ukraines membership, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after the blocs summit in Brussels. Negotiations with Ukraine started in earnest this week after the new Hungarian government lifted its veto.
Host: Adam Jasser
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Enough is enough: Zelenskyy issues ultimatum to Lukashenko World News Tonight TVP WORLD (Original Post)
2naSalit
7 hrs ago
OP
What does Ukraine have to do to get what they need..not rushing negotiations?! This is hell for them
Deuxcents
7 hrs ago
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Belarus is expendable in putin's eyes. It was just a convenient spot to bluster.
erronis
6 hrs ago
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Deuxcents
(28,125 posts)1. What does Ukraine have to do to get what they need..not rushing negotiations?! This is hell for them
And has been for 4 years and its still not a concern. Ukraine will not give up and theyre great partners if youd let them be. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦.
erronis
(24,884 posts)2. Belarus is expendable in putin's eyes. It was just a convenient spot to bluster.
If Ukraine seriously threatens Lukashenko's personal safety, he'll high-tail it back to Russia, just as he has done before.
Question would be: who would be able to effectively run Belarus as a viable country in the near term.
The 'motherland' is not so safe these days.