Zelensky Warns of “Specific Activity” on Belarus Border

President Zelensky announced that Ukraine is monitoring unusual movements on the Belarusian border and preparing new sanctions packages as Kyiv anticipates significant diplomatic breakthroughs in May. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo by Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on Saturday, May 2, that “specific activity” was recorded on the Belarusian side of the Ukrainian-Belarusian border. In a video address, the president stated that Ukrainian forces are carefully documenting and controlling the situation, warning that Ukraine is prepared to react to any attempts to draw neighboring forces into aggressive actions against its sovereignty. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . The president also announced that Ukraine is preparing several new sanctions packages to be implemented immediately and in the near future. Zelensky emphasized ongoing negotiations with partners in Europe , the Middle East , and the Gulf to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses and bolster economic stability, adding that he expects “weighty results” from high-level talks scheduled for May.  This warning follows a period of heightened tension and digital suppression within Belarus. Recently, the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation reported that Minsk has begun tightening control over internet access , mirroring Russian “sovereign internet” policies. These domestic restrictions coincide with escalations in Alexander Lukashenko’s rhetoric and warnings from former Ukrainian officials that Belarus remains a potential platform for a new escalation , similar to the 2022 northern invasion route through Chornobyl . Other Topics of Interest Zelensky and Slovak PM Fico Discuss Plans for Upcoming Meeting Following a phone call, President Zelensky and Prime Minister Fico agreed to meet in Kyiv or Bratislava as Slovakia reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s EU membership. Despite the military activity, the geopolitical situation remains complex. Lukashenko has recently been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace following the release of political prisoners, signaling a potential, albeit controversial, thaw in relations with Washington even as military provocations continue near the Ukrainian border. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.