Ukraine deploys additional forces to Belarus border — Zelenskyy

20 May, 08:38 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) (Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) (Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS)

Responding to a growing threat of Russia re-invading northern Ukraine from Belarusian territory, Kyiv is deploying additional forces to the area, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 20.

Zelenskyy made the statement after a meeting with senior military and intelligence services commanders.

“From there the Russians are considering scenarios for additional attacks on Ukraine — against the northern regions, our Chernihiv–Kyiv direction,” Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post.

“Of course, we are already working to strengthen our defense on that front. Relevant orders have been given to the military command, and we are also taking preventive.

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