The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky responded to a petition demanding the cancellation of the visa-free regime with Belarus.
Zelensky suggested the government to consider the issue of visa-free cancellation, as well as to continue the relevant work taking into account the situation and to protect the national interests of the state.
The President reminded that the border of Ukraine with Belarus is closed to the entry of citizens of Belarus and other foreigners from February 26, 2022. Thus, all checkpoints on the border with Belarus are closed, except for one in Volyn, which operates in a limited mode — Ukrainians returning to the territory of the country are processed there.
- On October 4, Lukashenko for the first time recognized the participation of Belarus in the war in Ukraine. "As for our participation in the "special military operation" in Ukraine, we are participating there. We do not hide it. But we donʼt kill anyone. We are not sending our military anywhere," the dictator said.
- Belarus is helping Russia in the war against Ukraine, not only by providing access to air bases and airspace, but also with ammunition and spare parts. Since the beginning of the invasion, the Belarusians have sent 26 echelons with ammunition from the territory — thatʼs almost 250 wagons weighing more than 10 000 tons.