Zelensky hosts Belarusian opposition leader at Kyiv summit with 24 nations

President Zelensky met with Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya during a multilateral summit in Kyiv attended by 24 countries. Zelensky warned that Russia is attempting to deepen Belarus's involvement in its war against Ukraine, while acknowledging Belarusians who support Ukrainian sovereignty.

The summit brought together representatives from 24 nations to discuss regional security and Ukraine's position amid the ongoing conflict. Zelensky's meeting with Tsikhanouskaya, who opposes Belarus's authoritarian government, underscores Ukraine's efforts to maintain diplomatic connections with Belarusian civil society and opposition forces. The gathering reflects Ukraine's strategy to build international support while addressing concerns about Russian pressure on neighboring Belarus to escalate its involvement in the war.