NATO should consider "Oreshnik" as a legitimate military target, and Ukraine will assess the relevant threat from Belarus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the independent Belarusian media "Dzerkalo". Excerpts from the interview were published on Telegram.
According to Zelensky, so far Russia has not yet delivered the entire "Oreshnik" complex to Belarus, but it has already delivered the relevant equipment. He notes that "Russia is trying to demonstrate strength and intimidate Europe".
"In my opinion, NATO should consider "Oreshnik" as a legitimate target. Ukraine will assess this threat. (Alexander) Lukashenko is making a big mistake. The issue is not only in “Oreshnik“. Everyone sees that they are currently making more of a show,“ Zelensky added.
Volodymyr Zelensky: Russian Oreshnik missiles, even in Belarus, are a legitimate target for NATO and the Ukrainian army
According to Zelensky, so far Moscow has not yet sent the entire Oreshnik complex to Belarus, but has already delivered the relevant equipment
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