--- title: "Lavrov warns Ukraine of 'full range of measures' over demands on Belarus" description: "Lavrov warned Ukraine of the application of the 'full range of measures' due to demands on Belarus. The Minister accused Zelenskyy of trying to drag Minsk into the war. Earlier, Kyiv issued an ultimatum regarding repeaters helping Russia guide drones πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸš€" date: 2026-06-23T11:32:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/lavrov-warns-ukraine-of-full-range-of-measures-over-demands-on-belarus tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Lavrov warns Ukraine of 'full range of measures' over demands on Belarus ![Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during an official statement on applying a complex of measures against Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/23/lavrov-upredupil-ukrainu-o-primenenii-vsego-kompleksa-mer/lavrov-upredupil-ukrainu-o-primenenii-vsego-kompleksa-mer-1.webp) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a stern statement directed at Kyiv during a roundtable dedicated to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Minister stated that Moscow is ready to deploy the entire arsenal of mechanisms provided for by the Union Treaty with Minsk if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not drop his demands on Belarus. ### Accusations of attempting to expand the conflict According to Lavrov, recent statements by the Ukrainian leader regarding his eastern neighbor have one goal: to drag Belarus directly into hostilities. In the opinion of the Russian diplomat, this is done to expand the geography of the conflict, which in turn hinders the possibility of a political-diplomatic settlement of the war. Lavrov emphasized that Russia is ready to protect its partner in the Union State using all tools provided for by the treaty. It is worth noting that since March 2025, an updated security guarantee treaty has been in effect between Moscow and Minsk. ### Reason for escalation: ultimatum regarding repeaters The reason for such a sharp reaction from Russian diplomacy was an ultimatum previously voiced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The President of Ukraine warned Minsk of serious consequences due to the placement of four repeaters on the territory of Belarus. According to Kyiv, it is this equipment that helps Russian military forces guide drones to Ukrainian cities. Zelenskyy gave the Belarusian authorities one week to dismantle the equipment. Otherwise, he said, Ukraine would "do it itself". ### Reaction of the international community and signals from the opposition Kyiv's position was supported in Brussels. The European Commission confirmed Ukraine's right to self-defense in response to Minsk's actions. The EC press secretary reminded that Belarus continues to assist Russia in waging war against Ukraine. Meanwhile, the situation surrounding Belarus is causing concern not only for official Kyiv. The Belarusian opposition handed a report to the Ukrainian authorities, which records eight signs that Minsk may be preparing for direct involvement in military conflicts. Among the alarming signals, experts cite the increase in the number of troops and the transition of the country's economy to a war footing.