May 28, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with new Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten
Today, May 28, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, in The Hague. The parties discussed: support for Ukraine and Belarus in the context of shared European security; assistance to Belarusian independent media so people inside the country can access truthful information; support for civil society and human rights […]
May 28, 2026
Summary of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Kyiv
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has concluded her visit to Ukraine. She: met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, and a Foreign Ministry delegation, and took part in a joint press conference; spoke at the opening of the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv; met […]
May 28, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her delegation met with Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her delegation met with the leadership of the Coordination Headquarters of Ukraine for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. The Headquarters includes representatives of 22 state bodies, security structures, and agencies, including the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), the Office of the President, the police, and others. Representing the Ukrainian side at the […]
May 27, 2026
Mission of Democratic Belarus in Ukraine officially opened in Kyiv
The Mission of Democratic Belarus in Ukraine has been officially opened in Kyiv. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and representatives of the Cabinet, the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and the Coordination Council. Representing the Ukrainian side at the opening were officials from the […]
May 27, 2026
Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya spoke at the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the opening of the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv. The summit was opened by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk; the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko; and representatives of the government, regions, cities, international organizations, and partner countries. Sviatlana […]
May 27, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with EU ambassadors and Ukraine’s international partners in Kyiv
During her visit to Kyiv, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed ambassadors and representatives of more than 20 countries from the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international partners of Ukraine. The meeting took place with the support of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine. The participants discussed the results of cooperation between Ukraine […]
May 26, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya honored the memory of fallen Belarusians in Kyiv
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya continues her visit to Ukraine. This morning, she laid flowers: to Belarusian heroes and participants of the Revolution of Dignity: “Maidan is a place where Belarusians and Ukrainians fought together for the right to determine their own future. Both Belarusian white-red-white flags were flying here, and many Belarusians stood alongside Ukrainians in the […]
May 26, 2026
Meeting between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Belarusian democratic forces
A delegation of the democratic forces of Belarus, led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, met in Kyiv with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha. The meeting lasted more than two and a half hours. The sides discussed further cooperation between Ukraine and the democratic forces of Belarus, issues facing Belarusians in Ukraine, and cooperation […]
May 26, 2026
“From Free Kyiv to Free Minsk”: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture at the Kyiv School of Economics
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture at the Kyiv School of Economics — one of Ukraine’s leading educational and analytical institutions. The lecture focused on regional security, Belarus–Ukraine relations in the context of Russia’s war, and the role of youth and civil society in democratic change. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the shared history of Belarusians and […]
May 25, 2026
Joint press conference by Andrii Sybiha and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
After a bilateral meeting, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, held a joint press conference. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Minister Sybiha for the invitation and emphasized the solidarity of Belarusians with the Ukrainian people. She also stressed that, while the Lukashenka regime has made Belarus […]
May 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha honored fallen heroes at Kyiv’s Wall of Remembrance
In Kyiv, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya honored the memory of fallen heroes, including Belarusian volunteers, at the Wall of Remembrance. As the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya paid tribute to Belarusian and Ukrainian heroes who gave their lives for freedom and stressed […]
May 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Pripyat
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a visit to Ukraine, where today, May 26, she visited the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Pripyat — places forever associated with one of the worst man-made disasters in history. The delegation also visited the fourth reactor of the Chornobyl NPP. For Belarusians, Chornobyl is both a personal and national tragedy. […]
May 25, 2026
Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus, visit to Prague, GLOBSEC Forum. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 18–24
DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BELARUS On May 21, the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, solidarity rallies and events took place in various cities. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians ahead of the events. She reminded people about the conditions endured by those imprisoned and emphasized that persecution often does not end […]
May 25, 2026
“Every such strike reveals the true nature of Putin’s regime — a regime that recognizes neither human life, nor international law, nor borders”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya witnessed firsthand the consequences of yesterday’s Russian attack on districts of Kyiv. One of the hardest-hit areas was Lukianivka, where multiple fires broke out and the Kvadrat shopping and entertainment center was completely destroyed. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Russia is deliberately trying to break people through fear, darkness, and constant nighttime attacks. But every such […]
May 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya laid flowers at the grave of Maria Zaitseva in Kyiv
Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya has arrived in Kyiv on an official visit. “The first thing I did when I arrived in Kyiv was go straight from the train station to visit the grave of Maria Zaitseva. She symbolizes not only our resistance to dictatorship but also Ukrainian-Belarusian solidarity. It was truly important for me to begin this […]
May 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on Russia’s massive attack against Ukraine
Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya: “Last night, Russia carried out another disgraceful attack against Ukraine. In Kyiv and the surrounding region, missiles and drones struck residential buildings. Civilians were killed. Dozens were injured, including children. This is yet another criminal attack against the civilian population. We cannot accept a reality in which cities in a neighboring country are […]
May 22, 2026
Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus: Day Two
The Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus concluded in Vilnius today. Day Two focused on finding strategic approaches to move from documenting the regime’s crimes to taking action that can help overcome the human rights crisis in Belarus. The day began with the presentation of a new BELPOL report titled “The Real Scale of […]
May 22, 2026
“Holding the Line on Democratic Resilience”: Panel session at the GLOBSEC Forum
As part of the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the session “Holding the Line on Democratic Resilience”, dedicated to the challenges facing modern democracies. Participants discussed how to strengthen social cohesion, maintain trust in institutions, and ensure the role of civil society and independent media under pressure. The session also featured: […]
May 22, 2026
Leanid Marozau spoke at the Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus
On May 22, the Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus #WithoutJustCause continues in Vilnius. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Legal Affairs, Leanid Marozau, delivered opening remarks at Day Two. He called for international solidarity and support for political prisoners and their families and stressed the role of human rights defenders, volunteers, journalists, and lawyers in […]
May 22, 2026
“Democracies must cooperate much more closely, because dictators already do”
On May 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part in the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague — one of the key international platforms focused on security and democracy. She delivered a keynote speech at the panel “Defending Democracy’s Frontline Defenders: Journalists, Activists & the Threat of Transnational Repression”. In her speech, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya outlined the scale of […]
May 22, 2026
Pavel Terashkovich’ comment on the regime’s new commission to rewrite school textbooks
In Belarus, a state commission has been established to rewrite textbooks on humanities subjects, including history. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Pavel Terashkovich, explains why the state is doing this and what consequences it may have: “The creation of a state commission on the ‘preparation of textbooks in the humanities and social sciences’ […]
May 22, 2026
Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus: Day One
The Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus #WithoutJustCause started in Vilnius today. On May 21 — the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus — the program focused on those who remain behind bars and on the forms of solidarity that help maintain a connection between political prisoners and the outside world. On […]
May 22, 2026
International reactions on the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus
The Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus prompted broad support around the world. Statements were issued by more than 40 governments, parliamentarians, diplomats, international organizations, and representatives of civil society. European Parliament “Today, we express our unwavering solidarity with more than 800 political prisoners and all those persecuted on political grounds who remain […]
May 21, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Lukashenka is once again putting the lives of Belarusians at risk. Step by step, he is drawing the country into nuclear blackmail: first, the nuclear-free status was removed from the Constitution; then came the announcement of the deployment of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system; next, joint exercises on the use of […]
May 21, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered opening remarks at the Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus
The Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus #WithoutJustCause has opened in Vilnius, bringing together former political prisoners, relatives of detainees, human rights defenders, diplomats, journalists, representatives of civic initiatives, and international partners to discuss methods of human rights work and seek new ways to support political prisoners. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered opening remarks. She stressed […]
May 21, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Five years ago, Vitold Ashurak became the first political prisoner to die in custody, in prison in Shklou. His death became a horrifying consequence of what the regime does to people behind bars. His death is a wound that has not healed. And this day has now become a day of solidarity with […]
May 21, 2026
Study visit to Tallinn for independent Belarusian media
The Representation of Democratic Belarus in Estonia has organized a study visit to Tallinn for journalists of Belarusian independent media. The visit is supported by the Estonian Center for International Development, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Journalists for Human Rights. Vitaly Malchanau, who heads the Representation, speaks about the event: Representatives of 12 […]
May 20, 2026
Leanid Marozau’s comment on reports of humiliating searches and pressure against Belarusians at the border
The A Country to Live In Foundation has reported new cases of humiliating personal searches at the Belarusian border targeting people previously involved in so-called “protest cases”. The reports describe forced stripping, psychological pressure, and deliberate humiliation of people entering Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Legal Affairs, Leanid Marozau, comments on the situation: “The regime […]
May 19, 2026
Call with John Coale and Christopher Smith, visit to Stockholm, opening of the Council of Europe Information Point. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 11–17
VISIT TO STOCKHOLM On May 11–12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Stockholm, where she held a meeting at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to discuss support for Belarusian civil society and democratic forces, as well as international solidarity with Belarus. She also spoke at the Youth, Gender, and Democracy for Belarus Forum and the Eastern Partnership Youth […]