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politicalukrainemedium impact01/08/2026, 20:26:40Confidence 69/100

Ukraine considers criminal case against Belarusian leader Lukashenko

Ukrainian President Zelensky's office has requested the Prosecutor General to consider a criminal case against Lukashenko. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Prosecutor General's Office.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky's office has requested the Prosecutor General to consider opening a criminal case against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Attributed to: Ukrainian President's office
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Mariana Haievska-Kovbasiuk, a spokesperson for the Prosecutor General’s Office, confirmed the request.

Attributed to: Mariana Haievska-Kovbasiuk

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Who claims what

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky's office has requested the Prosecutor General to consider opening a criminal case against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko — not independently verified.
  • Mariana Haievska-Kovbasiuk, a spokesperson for the Prosecutor General’s Office, confirmed the request — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If the reported consideration of a criminal case against Lukashenko proceeds, this could further escalate tensions between Ukraine and Belarus, potentially impacting bilateral…

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