Ukraine has imposed a new sanctions package against self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, citing Minsk’s growing role in supporting Russia’s war effort.
In a statement, published on Wednesday, Feb. 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the measures aim to intensify counteraction against “all forms” of Lukashenko’s assistance in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and pledged to coordinate with international partners to ensure a broader global impact.
According to Zelensky, Russian forces deployed a system of drone signal repeaters on Belarusian territory in the second half of 2025, increasing their ability to launch strikes on Ukraine’s northern regions – from the Kyiv region to Volyn. Ukrainian officials said some attacks on energy infrastructure and railway facilities would not have been possible without Belarusian support.
Under a presidential decree, Lukashenko will face the indefinite revocation of Ukrainian state awards and honors. Additional sanctions, set to remain in force for 10 years, include:
- asset and capital freezes;
- a full suspension of trade and transit operations;
- termination of financial obligations and permits;
- restrictions on participation in privatization and public procurement;
- limits on certain property and corporate transactions;
- suspension of international cooperation across multiple sectors;
- visa and property restrictions.
More than 3,000 Belarusian enterprises are currently working in support of Russia’s war, supplying equipment, components and machinery classified as critically important, the statement said. This includes parts used in missile production.
Zelensky also warned of ongoing infrastructure development in Belarus for the potential deployment of Russia’s intermediate-range Oreshnik missile system, which it described as a threat not only to Ukraine but to Europe as a whole. He added that Belarusian companies supplied key components for the system in 2025 and continue to do so in 2026.
Lukashenko has long traded Belarus’s sovereignty for the preservation of his personal power, Zelensky said, accusing him of helping Russia evade international sanctions and publicly justifying the war. Lukashenko’s increasing involvement in expanding and prolonging the conflict will carry “special consequences,” Zelensky added.