Conference on legalization of stay for Belarusians abroad, permanent rapporteur on Belarus: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s proposals to Council of Europe

During her visit to Strasbourg, the Belarusian leader met with the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, and the new President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Theodoros Rousopoulos. With the Secretary-General, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the work of the Contact Group. Its activities have already been planned for […]

January 26, 2024

PACE adopted resolution condemning Lukashenka regime, calling for support for political prisoners and demanding democratic change in Belarus

Yesterday in Strasbourg, France, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution on Belarus. It was adopted after the plenary session following a report by the Finnish MP, PACE member, Kimmo Kiljunen, a speech by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and debates. Read below to find out about the resolution and its key messages. WHAT […]

January 26, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Joining Council of Europe will be our first step on path to European Union”

The Belarusian leader addressed the plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the true situation in the country and assessed the prospects of political change in Belarus. Key messages in Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s remarks focused on Belarusians’ struggle for freedom and independence against the backdrop of […]

January 25, 2024

Address on the First Part-Session of the 2024 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly, Strasbourg, 2024

“Dear President Theodoros Rousopoulos,  Dear Secretary General Buric, Honorable Members of the Assembly, I want to thank you all for your support and solidarity with the Belarusian people.  We all came from different countries. We might belong to different parties. But what brings us here together is a commitment to human rights, democracy, and peace.  […]

January 25, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on persecution of expert community in Belarus: “It shows regime’s desire to retaliate against those who assess situation in Belarus without prejudice”

The Investigative Committee in Belarus has initiated special proceedings against 20 independent Belarusian analysts. The new law allows the regime to launch trials against Belarusians in absentia, and a notification of the proceedings against them can be considered sufficient if published on the agency’s website. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The regime is trying to confine the country […]

January 25, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office announces Third Conference of Belarusian Diaspora 

The Third Conference of Belarusian Diaspora will take place in Prague on March 23-24 to bring together representatives of Belarusian diasporas worldwide, discuss current issues, and agree on further collaboration. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s team previously organized such conferences in 2021 and 2023. Last year, more than 120 representatives of initiatives and communities from various continents joined […]

January 25, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held online meeting with Belarusian diaspora in Cyprus

The Belarusian leader conducted a call to meet for the first time with the Belarusian diaspora in Cyprus. Representatives of the diaspora talked about their work and initiatives they are involved in and shared their problems, including issues with the legalization of stay and visas. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked them for their civic activity and advocacy […]

January 25, 2024

First Minister of Scotland became symbolic godparent of Tor Band political prisoner

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with representatives of Libereco and the People’s Embassies of Belarus, held an online meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf. During the conversation, he announced his decision to take patronage for Dzmitryi Halavach, a political prisoner and Tor Band musician, who was sentenced to 9 years in prison by the […]

January 24, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Ambassador of Germany Cornelius Zimmermann at her Office in Vilnius

During the meeting, the Belarusian leader expressed gratitude to the German Embassy in Lithuania for supporting Belarus’ democratic forces, and thanked Germany for supporting repressed Belarusians, former political prisoners, volunteer fighters in Ukraine, and independent media. The parties also discussed their views on the upcoming sham election scheduled by the regime for February. They also […]

January 24, 2024

Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on how Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s team organizes her meetings

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor Dzianis Kuchynski continues to speak on the work of the Foreign Policy Department. In the new video, he explains the the rules of side-by-side and pull-aisde meetings at conferences like the World Economic Forum, as well as shares how Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s team manages to hold one-to-one conversations with world leaders during […]

January 24, 2024

Aleś Alachnovič: “Since 2012, Belarus’ economy added 5%, while economies of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia added 40-45%”

In an interview with Pozirk, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms and Vice President of ABBA, Aleś Alachnovič, discussed how Belarus’s economic dependence on Russia impacts the country’s economy. “Belarus is tied to the Russian economy, which has been stagnant since 2013. 65% of goods exports go directly to Russia, and another 20-30% go through […]

January 24, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis discussed Belarusians’ migration issues in Lithuania 

Today, a meeting took place at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Belarusian leader and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis. The politicians discussed Belarusians’ situation regarding the legalization of stay in Lithuania, as well as possible new restrictions that will be discussed in the Lithuanian Seimas in the spring. […]

January 23, 2024

“Davos is just like a Belarusian village. But for one day, it becomes the center of universe”. Diplomatic Advisor Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on work of Foreign Policy Department

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, speaks on the work of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office in the new video. Mr. Kuchynski explains why Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s participation was important and what outcomes she and her team were able to achieve during the Forum.

January 23, 2024

What’s wrong with regime’s youth policy and where to find educational opportunities? Marharyta Vorykhava gave interview to Current Time. Belarus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, gave an interview to Current Time. Belarus and shared how BRSM, the regime’s youth union, attempted to participate in the European Youth Forum: “The BRSM attempted to participate in the Forum in place of the RADA Youth Council, sending threatening letters asserting that it should […]

January 22, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Tyrants will never succeed in destroying the heroic spirit – it lives on in millions of Belarusians today”

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and Ukrainian Ambassador to Lithuania, Petro Beshta, honored the memory of the heroes who participated in the 1863-1864 Uprising. Memorial events dedicated to the anniversary of the revolutionary events took place in Vilnius and included Holy Mass at the Cathedral, […]

January 21, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the event dedicated to the anniversary of the Uprising of 1863

“President Gitanas Nauseda, President Andrzej Duda, Ambassador Petr Beshta, Dear friends, Every nation has heroic pages in its history, and for us, Belarusians, the uprising of 1863 is one of them. Our ancestors refused to live under the oppression of the occupiers. They chose dignity over humility. Freedom over slavery. Civilized Europe instead of barbaric […]

January 21, 2024

Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos

For the second year in a row, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos to represent Belarusians and their views on the situation in the region and war in Ukraine, solicit the support of international organizations and political leaders, and find new allies and partners. The Belarusian leader twice spoke at closed […]

January 19, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings during World Economic Forum in Davos

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for the second time, where she raised several important and topical issues, including Belarus’ role in the security of Europe and the protection of Belarusians’ interests. During the forum, the Belarusian leader met with several key politicians, along with heads of major corporations […]

January 19, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will participate in commemoration of 1863 Uprising in Vilnius

On Sunday, January 21, memorial events will take place in Vilnius to commemorate the 1863-1864 Uprising led by Kastus Kalinouski. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will join the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland, as well as the Ambassador of Ukraine, to honor the memory of the warriors by participating in the solemn ceremony. Everyone can attend them. 📌 […]

January 19, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Prime Ministers of Netherlands and Ireland in Davos

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya concluded her participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos with a series of high-level meetings. 🇳🇱 She discussed the situation in Belarus with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte. The politicians talked about steps to hold Lukashenka and his associates accountable for crimes against humanity and the deportation of Ukrainian […]

January 18, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Economic Reforms Advisor Aleś Alachnovič spoke on participation in World Economic Forum

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms and the Vice President of Association of Belarusian Businesses Abroad (ABBA), Aleś Alachnovič, spoke on Euroradio about the democratic forces’ participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos and its significance: “Firstly, our participation shows Belarusians that despite what the regime says, Belarusians have the support of the international […]

January 18, 2024

Czechia abandoned requirement of apostilles for Belarusians with long-term visas and residence permits

Many Belarusians cannot travel to Belarus to apostille their documents for use in the Czech Republic due to possible persecution by the regime. To address this issue, the Czech Republic has abandoned its requirement of apostilles from Belarusians holding long-term visas, residence permits, or permanent residency. This was announced by the Belarusian Democratic Forces Office […]

January 18, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at Google: localizing apps, promoting Belarusian content, assisting media 

During the World Economic Forum, the Belarusian leader visited the Google House in Davos, where she met with the company’s Vice President, Anette Kroeber-Riel. They discussed several issues related to Belarus, after which Ms. Tsikhanouskaya handed over a list of specific requests from Belarusian journalists and civil society. In particular, the requests included: Prioritization of […]

January 18, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at World Economic Forum: “We expect decisive action from international community”

The Belarusian leader spoke at the panel discussion “Where Is Freedom of Expression Going?” where she discussed the risks Belarusians within the country face while trying to obtain honest information. She called on politicians from democratic countries to take decisive action to counter dictators. “What assistance do we seek from the international political forces? Decisive […]

January 18, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on upcoming sham election to Lukashenka’s Parliament during World Economic Forum

“The so-called “parliamentary election” has nothing to do with a democratic procedure. It is a farce, imitation, a circus show – and the people in Belarus know that. An event like this regime-orchestrated campaign cannot define a country’s future. Therefore, we urge people not to show any protest activity at all. Instead, we propose just […]

January 17, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Tyranny will knock on your door. What will you do then?”

The Belarusian leader participated in a discussion on regional security within the main program of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Other speakers included the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, and Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emphasized that Russia’s propagandistic narratives […]

January 17, 2024

President of Hungary, Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Ecuador: What Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discusses in Davos

The Belarusian leader is currently in Davos, Switzerland, participating in the World Economic Forum. During the forum, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya holds high-level meetings with presidents, ministers, and leaders of major corporations and companies, addressing the Belarusian issue. 🇭🇺 In a dialogue with the President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, the leader talked about international support for Belarus. […]

January 17, 2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Resisting dictatorship is the responsibility of every country”

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a discussion on Ukraine’s recovery after the war. It also addressed the economic and political issues of Belarus. Specifically, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke on how to combat dictatorship and weaken the Lukashenka regime. “The fight against tyranny is not a local one. It’s not […]

January 17, 2024

Finland became 24th country in Alliance of parliamentary groups “For a Democratic Belarus”

During her working visit to Helsinki, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with her Advisor for Interparliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, had a meeting with the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Jussi Halla-aho, where they agreed to create a group “For a Democratic Belarus”. As a result of this meeting, Finland became the 24th country with a parliamentary inter-factional […]

January 16, 2024