President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia may be attempting to draw Belarus more directly into the war , following signs of heightened military readiness in Belarus. On Telegram , Zelensky made remarks after receiving a briefing from Commander‑in‑Chief Oleksandr Syrsky , saying Russian forces have failed to regain the initiative despite continued assaults . JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Ukrainian officials have detected attempts by Russian forces