BERLIN BELARUS FUTURE FORUM
On November 3, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the Berlin Belarus Future Forum, which focused on the situation in Belarus, the country’s European future, and the role of Germany and the EU in supporting democratic change. In her speech, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya urged European partners to start preparing for democratic change in Belarus today, develop concrete plans for European integration, and maintain their support for Belarusian society.
VISIT TO ROMANIA
On November 4, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks in Bucharest with Romanian President Nicușor Dan, discussing the release of political prisoners in Belarus, regional security, EU sanctions policy, assistance to Belarusians, and cooperation with the democratic forces.
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also met with Senate President Mircea Abrudean and held talks with Foreign Minister Dan Năculescu. The discussions focused on support for political prisoners, access to Schengen visas for Belarusians, assistance to those facing repression and their families, and aid for Belarusian culture, education, and independent media.
In addition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Timișoara Forum for European Values, delivered a lecture at the West University of Timișoara, and answered questions from students and faculty members.
The Belarusian leader received the Timișoara Award for European Values in recognition of her peaceful struggle against dictatorship and her defense of freedom and human dignity.
VISA APPOINTMENTS FOR BELARUSIANS VISITING CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS IN CZECHIA
On November 6, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Belarus announced that starting November 10, Belarusians would be able to book appointments to apply for Czech Schengen visas to visit close family members. The new rules apply to parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren of Czech citizens, as well as of Belarusians legally residing in the country on the basis of a long-term visa or a long-term or permanent residence permit.
THREATS AGAINST BELARUSIANS IN THE UNITED STATES BY THE REGIME’S SECURITY SERVICES
The Legal Department of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office has been receiving reports of pressure against Belarusians living in the United States. Individuals posing as the Lukashenka regime’s law enforcement agencies contact them through messaging apps, ask about their participation in protests and political views, and threaten to pass their information to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office shared recommendations for Belarusians facing such pressure.
SEPTEMBER 2026: DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
On November 3, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office published an overview of developments in education and science in September 2026. It covers the continued repression of the academic community, including the persecution of European Humanities University students; new rules governing searches of personal belongings in schools; and the growing militarization of education and state control over private tutoring.
EFFORTS TO UNFREEZE BELARUSIANS’ BANK ACCOUNTS IN UKRAINE
The Mission of the Democratic Forces of Belarus in Ukraine has been reaching out to Belarusians regarding their frozen bank accounts. So far, the team has followed up on nearly 300 contacts. The goal is to establish how many cases remain unresolved and which require an individual approach so that the Mission can continue discussing possible solutions with its Ukrainian counterparts.
MEDIA
DW (Germany), Associated Press (International), Eesti Raadio (Estonia).
