Ukraine has introduced a new sanctions package against Aleksandr Lukashenko in response to Belarus's escalating involvement in Russian aggression. The restrictions are designed to block military cooperation and the supply of critical components to the Russian army.
According to Hvylya, the announcement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Today, Ukraine has applied a sanctions package against Aleksandr Lukashenko, and we are significantly intensifying our opposition to all forms of his assistance in the killing of Ukrainians," the Head of State declared.
According to the President, during the second half of 2025, Russian forces deployed a system of repeaters on Belarusian territory to control strike drones. This has allowed the Russian army to expand its attack capabilities across Ukraine's northern regions, from Kyiv to Volyn. Zelensky noted that without Belarusian assistance, a portion of the strikes against energy facilities and railways would have been impossible.
The Belarusian military-industrial complex is working directly for the Russian army. More than 3,000 enterprises provide Russia with machinery, equipment, and critical components, including those used in missile production. Zelensky highlighted the development of Belarusian infrastructure to host Russian "Oreshnik" intermediate-range missiles as a particular threat.
"The development of infrastructure for the deployment of intermediate-range 'Oreshnik' missiles on Belarusian territory continues, which is an obvious threat not only to Ukrainians but to all Europeans," the Ukrainian leader emphasized.
The President specified that Lukashenko has done more than just provide territory for the missile systems. Throughout the past year, Belarusian enterprises supplied Russia with critical assemblies and mechanical bases for these weapons, with such deliveries continuing into 2026.
Minsk's policy is aimed at trading the country's sovereignty for the preservation of Lukashenko's personal power, as he helps Russia bypass sanctions and actively justifies the war.
"Aleksandr Lukashenko has long been trading Belarus's sovereignty for the continuation of his personal power; he helps Russians bypass global sanctions for this aggression, actively justifies the Russian war, and is now increasing his involvement in scaling and prolonging the conflict. There will be specific consequences for this," the Ukrainian leader stressed.