Slutsky called Zelensky's words against Lukashenko a provocation.

Statements by the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, addressed to the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, are provocative and aimed at escalating the conflict. This opinion was expressed on June 20 by Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs.

"Zelensky's statements to Lukashenko are a dangerous performance aimed at the Western public, a provocation of escalation and expansion of the conflict zone," he wrote on the Telegram channel.

Slutsky stressed that threats against Belarus are considered as potential threats to the Union State and can have serious consequences.

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Zelensky said on May 21 that Belarus should be aware of the consequences of allegedly preparing aggressive actions. According to him, Kiev has the opportunity to strengthen and has the opportunity to attack the republic preemptively.

In turn, Lukashenko said on May 31 that the threats of the Ukrainian president against Belarus were nothing more than nonsense. He also stated that, despite the statements of the Ukrainian leader about the alleged 500 targets identified by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Belarus, the country does not intend to enter into an open conflict with the Kiev regime.

On June 19, the head of the Kiev regime issued an ultimatum to the Belarusian leader, accusing Minsk of having a military presence near the borders. He also clarified that he requires Belarus to withdraw military equipment, otherwise "they will do it."