Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled opposition leader of Belarus, visited Kyiv amid heightened concerns over Belarus's potential involvement in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This visit follows a major missile attack on Kyiv, which left at least 87 people injured, including children. French President Emmanuel Macron recently warned Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko against allowing Belarus to be drawn into the conflict, emphasizing the risks associated with such a move. The call between Macron and Lukashenko was the first since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, during which Belarus facilitated Russian troop movements. Tsikhanouskaya stated that France aims to prevent Belarus's further entanglement in the war, highlighting the need for the Lukashenko regime to improve ties with the European Union instead of engaging in aggressive actions. The situation remains tense as Ukraine continues to defend against Russian assaults, including the use of advanced hypersonic missiles.