The relay-station drama exposed Kiev’s appetite for escalation – and its fear of consequences On June 19, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky issued an ultimatum to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, demanding the removal of drone relay stations allegedly located on Belarusian territory and being used to guide Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.  On June 24, Zelensky stated that Lukashenko had complied with his ultimatum and the relay stations were no longer operational. Lukashenko did not