July 08, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Ukrainian delegation to the OSCE PA
During the summer session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with members of the Ukrainian delegation to the Assembly. She expressed her support for the Ukrainian people. The delegation is headed by Mykyta Poturaiev, who also serves as the Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and Chair of the […]
July 08, 2026
Declaration on the Establishment of the Parliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus” in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
July 8, 2026, The Hague We, the undersigned members of national parliamentary delegations to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Guided by the principles and commitments enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, and other OSCE documents; Emphasizing the importance of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights […]
July 08, 2026
OSCE PA President Pere Joan Pons received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the Belarusian delegation
In The Hague, on the sidelines of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly session, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the OSCE Secretary General, Roberto Montella, and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President, Pere Joan Pons. She was joined by a delegation of the democratic forces of Belarus, including representatives of her Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, the Coordination Council, […]
July 07, 2026
Visit to The Hague, “For a Democratic Belarus” Interparliamentary Group at the OSCE PA. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 29 – July 5
“FOR A DEMOCRATIC BELARUS” GROUP IN THE OSCE PA On July 4, the Interparliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus” was officially launched within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe during its session in The Hague, bringing together 35 MPs from 17 countries. The group will coordinate support for the […]
July 06, 2026
A Belarusian citizen received international protection in the Czech Republic with the support of the Prague Office of Belarus Democratic Forces
A Belarusian citizen, identified as A., has been granted international protection (asylum) in the Czech Republic after more than two years of waiting, a rejection by the Ministry of the Interior, and a successful court appeal. Throughout the process, he received support from the Office of Belarus Democratic Forces in the Czech Republic, Czech lawyers, […]
July 06, 2026
“Through our parliamentary work, we are keeping Belarus on the international agenda”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is in The Hague, where, on the sidelines of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly session, the Interparliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus” was officially launched. The initiative brings together 35 MPs from 17 countries: Sweden, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Iceland, Norway, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland, Italy, […]
July 05, 2026
Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya joined Kupalle celebrations at the Mroya homestead in Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Pavel Latushka, representatives of civil society, and members of the Belarusian diaspora visited the unique Mroya homestead, located near the Belarusian border in Poland. The hosts gave guests a tour and shared the story of how the homestead came to be. More than 50 people gathered there to celebrate Kupalle. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined […]
July 03, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on Belarus’s official Independence Day
“On July 3, we commemorate the liberation of Minsk from Nazi occupation and honor those who gave their lives so that Belarus could be free. This date must remain in our collective memory. It reminds us of the terrible price of peace, security, and a nation’s right to live freely on its own land. That […]
July 02, 2026
June 2026: Highlights from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
In June, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office prioritized international visits and meetings, support for political prisoners and civil society, and reforms for a future democratic Belarus. Below are the key developments of the month. Visit to the UK. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with then Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty and addressed the International […]
June 30, 2026
Visits to Kraków and Gdańsk, Ukraine Recovery Conference. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 22–28
UKRAINE RECOVERY CONFERENCE On June 25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was in Gdańsk, where the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 took place — an international conference dedicated to the reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine. The forum brought together heads of state and government, international financial institutions, business representatives, civil society, and Ukraine’s partners from around the world. Discussions […]
June 30, 2026
Lech Wałęsa received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Gdańsk
On June 25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Gdańsk with the legendary leader of Poland’s Solidarity movement, former President of Poland, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Mr. Wałęsa for his many years of support for the Belarusian people and noted that the experience of the Polish Solidarity movement continues to inspire […]
June 25, 2026
Concept for Accountability for Repression in Belarus published
The Concept for Accountability for Repression in Belarus has been published on Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s website, prepared by her Office’s Legal Department. The document outlines how serious human rights violations committed after 2020 could be investigated in a future democratic Belarus. The concept addresses the role of victims, the preservation of evidence, the right to truth […]
June 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a visit to Gdańsk, where the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 is taking place — a major international forum dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery and modernization. The conference brings together heads of state and government, international financial institutions, business leaders, civil society representatives, and Ukraine’s partners from around the world. Discussions are focused […]
June 25, 2026
Overview of developments in education and science: May 2026
Developments inside Belarus State commission for preparing textbooks in the humanities and social sciences Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree establishing a state commission to prepare textbooks in the humanities and social sciences. This represents yet another instance of political interference in education and yet another effort to rewrite textbooks to align them with the “content […]
June 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the College of Europe in Natolin
On June 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the graduating class of the College of Europe in Natolin in Warsaw, one of Europe’s most prestigious educational institutions for future diplomats, civil servants, and political leaders. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the future of Belarus and Europe, Russia’s war against Ukraine, Belarus’s role in European security, and the responsibility […]
June 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Andrzej Duda
In Kraków, former Polish President Andrzej Duda received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in his new office. He assured the Belarusian leader that he would continue speaking out about Belarus and supporting those fighting for freedom and democratic change. The parties discussed the situation in Belarus and Ukraine, relations with the United States, efforts to secure the release […]
June 25, 2026
Belarusian NGOs presented proposals to Ireland on supporting civil society
On June 22, a briefing dedicated to the work of Belarusian democratic and civil society organizations took place in Vilnius for representatives of Ireland. The Irish side was represented by Ireland’s Ambassadors to Lithuania, Seadhna MacHugh and Tim Mawe. From the Belarusian side, participants included the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Volnyja, the A Country to […]
June 22, 2026
Visit to Brussels, resolution in support of political prisoners. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 15–21
VISIT TO BRUSSELS On June 17, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Brussels with the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Séamus Boland. The parties discussed the situation in Belarus, support for civil society, implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed last year between the EESC and the democratic forces of Belarus, and new […]
June 22, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture at the Krakow University of Economics
On June 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture titled “Building a Nation from Exile” at the Krakow University of Economics. The event brought together students and university representatives and was followed by an extended discussion on Belarus’s future, democratic institutions, the challenges of exile, and preparations for democratic change. On 2020 and the strength of […]
June 22, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on Medical Workers’ Day in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Medical professionals are people who take responsibility for human life and health every day. Their work requires extraordinary dedication: years of study and training to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, and every working day demands patience, professionalism, and courage. On top of that, being a healthcare worker in Belarus today means working […]
June 20, 2026
“We take seriously all signals coming from the Ukrainian side regarding Belarus’s possible involvement in the war”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We take seriously all signals coming from the Ukrainian side regarding Belarus’s possible involvement in the war and the security situation in the region. Ukraine has every reason to remain vigilant: Russia’s full-scale invasion began from Belarusian territory in 2022, while the Lukashenka regime continues to support Russian aggression even today. This week, […]
June 20, 2026
Dzianis Kuchynski met with Foreign Affairs Department Director of the Polish Prime Minister’s Chancellery Małgorzata Łatkiewicz-Pawlak
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, met in Warsaw with the Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland, Małgorzata Łatkiewicz-Pawlak. The meeting focused on international cooperation, support for Belarus’s democratic forces from Polish state institutions, and coordination with relevant ministries. Particular attention was paid to cooperation […]
June 20, 2026
Support for Belarusian democratic initiatives and civil society discussed in Vilnius with Italian representatives
On June 18, the Deputy Secretary General of the Directorate General for Political Affairs and International Security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Minister Plenipotentiary Antonino Claudio Cascio, held a meeting with the democratic forces and civil society organizations of Belarus. The meeting took place at the Office of Sviatlana […]
June 20, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with EESC President Séamus Boland: Mobility for Belarusians, support for trade unions and independent media
On June 17, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Brussels with the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Séamus Boland. The parties discussed the situation in Belarus, support for civil society, implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed last year between the EESC and the democratic forces of Belarus, and new mechanisms for institutional […]
June 19, 2026
European Parliament adopted a resolution on political prisoners in Belarus
On June 18, the European Parliament adopted an urgent resolution by an overwhelming majority in response to the worsening situation of political prisoners in Belarus. Particular attention in the document is given to the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich, who was detained at the age of 16, accused of involvement in anti-war graffiti actions in the […]
June 18, 2026
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Brussels
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the headquarters of the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels. As the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Kaja Kallas and the EEAS for their principled and consistent support for Belarus, the country’s […]
June 18, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the European Economic and Social Committee
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a visit to Brussels, where she spoke today at a plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee dedicated to the resilience of the European Union’s eastern border regions. The session also featured Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of Finance, Neringa Rinkevičiūtė-Laurinaitienė, and Deputy Director-General for Regional and Urban Policy at the European […]
June 17, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the tragedy involving Belarusian children in Russia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “My heart goes out to all those affected and to their families. The children, as well as the adults who were with them, are innocent victims. This war was started by Russia. Russia is the aggressor, and it bears primary responsibility for every death and every injury caused by this war. But those […]
June 17, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with FC Pahonia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of FC Pahonia in Warsaw. The meeting was attended by the club’s co-founder, Ilya Shyla, and Belarusian football player and international-class Master of Sports, Vital Haiduchyk. The discussion focused on Belarusian sports in exile, the role of sports initiatives in bringing the Belarusian community together, and the current challenges facing […]