“This morning, Russia attacked Ukraine, violating the fundamental principles of international law. The Belarusian territory and Armed Forces were involved in this treacherous act of aggression.
The full responsibility for the war belongs to Lukashenka and his regime, along with the Russian president. The illegitimate leader of Belarus introduced alien troops and made our country a direct participant in the conflict. This is treason and betrayal of our people’s and Belarus’ national interests.
Thus, Lukashenkф cannot be viewed as a guarantor of the independence and territorial integrity of Belarus.
I, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, under the powers conferred upon by the Belarusian people in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, from today, take responsibility to defend the independence and national interests of the Republic of Belarus. I will act as a representative of the Belarusian people and a guarantor of their rights and freedoms until a new presidential election. I am creating a transitional cabinet as a national authority of the Republic of Belarus.
Zhyve Belarus”.
