The Belarusian leader was interviewed by Armenia’s 1in TV. She discussed why she considers the CSTO a tool used by dictators, shared her vision of a true political alliance, and expressed hope for more cooperation between Armenia and the democratic forces of Belarus.
Here are the key quotes from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s interview:
📌 “The Lukashenka regime has betrayed the Belarusian people, betrayed Ukraine, and betrayed Armenia. I am aware that for a long time, there may have been an illusion in Armenia that you could be friends with, trade with, and establish ties with Lukashenko. But now it is clear that he cannot be trusted. If you help one country seize another, which you until recently called a brotherly nation, what is it if not betrayal?”
📌 “The Lukashenka and Putin regimes are a threat to both their neighbors and all of Europe. Because now these so-called friends help each other circumvent sanctions. They use the CSTO as a cover to achieve political and military goals. And their goal is to establish control over neighboring countries”.
📌 “Imperialistic Russia does not view Belarus, Ukraine, or Armenia as free, independent states. But we are free peoples, wepeoplet part of Russia. We want to build our future on our own, without constantly looking back at a large neighbor”.
📌 “Every alliance should be based on cooperation of equal partners. And if it is an alliance where one country imposes its will on others, it is not an alliance – it is coercion. This is why Belarus must leave all alliances that hinder the free development of our country, that do not serve our interests, and that impose an outside will on our people. Equality must be at the top of every alliance. Only in this way can honest and reliable relationships be built”.
