Zelenskyy Confirms Intention to Appoint Envoy for Belarus

Reform.news Editorial Team · 30 January 2026, 12:24

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his intention to appoint an envoy for Belarus. He made the statement while speaking to journalists.

“I have not appointed an envoy for Belarus. I want to appoint one,” Ukrinform quoted him as saying.

According to Zelenskyy, he plans to meet with several diplomats who could take up the position. He will make a decision afterward.

“I want a strong person as envoy for Belarus. I believe this is the right step. The efforts of Belarusian democratic forces should be supported,” he said.

As a reminder, last weekend in Vilnius, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. At that time, information also emerged about the forthcoming appointment of a special envoy. Previously, a similar position was held for some time by former ambassador to Ukraine Ihor Kyzym.