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
World Economic Forum featured side event on Belarus
On the first day of the World Economic Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a side event on Belarus organized by the Greek delegation. The event discussed the state of democracy worldwide and in Belarus. In her speech, the Belarusian leader focused on the challenges democracy faces and the elections that will take place in 2024 […]
January 16, 2024
Franak Viacorka on World Economic Forum: “Here, we can remind international organizations what their purpose is – to address crises like the one in Belarus”
In an exclusive update from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Franak Viacorka discusses the topics Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team raise in conversations with state leaders and major companies’ executives. He also reveals details about a key event at the Forum scheduled for January 17. “Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will attend the official reception hosted by […]
January 16, 2024
Democracy at crossroads: Mega Election Year speech by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, 2024
“Dear friends, I am honored to be here with you in Davos today. And there is no better place to discuss the fate of democracy than in the House of Greece – a country which is the cradle of democracy. This year, more than half of the world’s population is called to vote. It has […]
January 15, 2024
Defending Belarusians’ interests, promoting fund for political prisoners, addressing regional security: Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya at World Economic Forum
Today, the Belarusian leader arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to participate for the second time in the world’s largest economic forum. She will meet with the people shaping the global agenda – ministers, presidents, as well as leaders of major corporations and tech companies. “We will be looking for new allies around the globe. We need […]
January 15, 2024
European Parliament President became symbolic godparent for political prisoner Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk
Last week, Roberta Metsola visited Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Vilnius. During the meeting, the President of the European Parliament pledged to become a symbolic godparent for one of the Belarusian political prisoners. Today, Roberta Metsola announced that she became the godmother for Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Roberta’s today’s announcement is another proof that we are […]
January 15, 2024
Legalization of stay for Belarusians in Latvia: Solution for expired passports problem
Vitali Malchanau, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative for Latvia and Estonia, held negotiations with the Latvian Ministry of the Interior regarding the legalization of stay for Belarusians in Latvia whose passport has either expired or is close to expiration. The issue is relevant as the regime has suspended consular services in Belarus’ diplomatic missions, while many Belarusians […]
January 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Davos for World Economic Forum: What’s planned
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum. The main theme of the Forum taking place from January 15 to 18 in Davos is “rebuilding trust”. As part of the official program, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will speak on the high-level panel “Defending Europe’s United Front” alongside the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, […]
January 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusians: “We must do everything we can so that no one else has to die in prison”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The regime continues to kill political prisoners. Today, it was reported that following Vitold Ashurak, Mikalai Klimovich, and Ales Pushkin, the regime tortured Vadzim Khrasko to death. For the criminals who did this, human life has no true value. They intentionally deny medical assistance or medications to the inmates. They simply let them […]
January 13, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed international fund to support political prisoners with European Parliament President
The Belarusian leader met today with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in her Office in Vilnius. During the official part of the meeting, Ms. Metsola invited Ms. Tsikhanouskaya to participate in the European People’s Party Summit to include Belarus in its international agenda. The event will take place in Bucharest in March. […]
January 13, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with former US National Security Council member Michael McFaul
On January 13, former US National Security Council member, Ambassador Michael McFaul, visited Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Vilnius. Mr. McFaul, who served as the US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, is known not only for his political activities but also media presence. He frequently provides commentary in the press on topics related to […]
January 13, 2024
Helsinki Dialogue: Results of Finland-Belarus conference
The two-day Finland-Belarus conference concluded in Helsinki, organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the United Transitional Cabinet, the Council of Europe, the PACE, and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The event was attended by Finnish and European politicians, members of the PACE, and representatives of the Belarusian civil society, political parties, and […]
January 12, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusians: “By rejecting sham election, you protest against the regime’s way”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “A few days ago, Lukashenka publicly denied the OSCE a chance to nominate independent observers for the parliamentary “election” in Belarus. This once again confirmed that the regime only needs this campaign to secure the “new normal”. One where thousands of regime dissenters are thrown into prisons, and the state, striving to maintain […]
January 12, 2024
10 steps to a “green” Belarus
Addressing environmental issues relevant to Belarus requires an elaborate state policy. Therefore, the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE), in collaboration with the Economic Team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, has developed the Belarus Green Economy Concept. Its goal is to improve the standard of living and ensure the well-being and health of Belarusians. To […]
January 12, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Foreign Minister of Finland
During the conference “Helsinki Dialogue – A Democratic Future for Belarus”, the Belarusian leader held talks with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emphasized that the conference contributed to relations between the two countries and was a good investment in the future of both nations. The minister highlighted that Finland […]
January 11, 2024
Belarus friendship group, Kalinowski Conference: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Speaker of Finnish Parliament
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, her Advisor for Interparliamentary Cooperation and Constitutional Reform, Anatol Liabedzka, and Representative in Latvia and Estonia, Vitali Malchanau, met with the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Jussi Halla-aho. The meeting focused on the establishment of a group “For a Democratic Belarus” in the Finnish Parliament and its participation in the work of the […]
January 11, 2024
Migration issues, assistance to political prisoners: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Prime Minister of Finland
The Belarusian leader expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, for Finland’s longstanding support for Belarus, including for educational and cultural projects, as well as scholarships for Belarusian human rights defenders. During the meeting, the politicians discussed Finland’s potential assistance in organizing rehabilitation programs for former political prisoners and their families and holding the […]
January 11, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Finnish experience shows us that a nation can emerge from shadows of a larger power”
Today, the two-day conference “Helsinki Dialogue – A Democratic Future for Belarus” began in Helsinki. The conference brought together around 130 participants, including representatives of Belarusian democratic forces, civil society, experts, diplomats, as well as international experts and Finnish politicians. The Belarusian leader delivered opening remarks, outlining how democratic forces envision Belarus after a democratic […]
January 11, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s opening remarks, Helsinki Dialogue, 2024
“Dear Minister Elina Valtonen, Dear General Secretary, Dear Kimmo, Belarusian and international friends, It is an honor and privilege to speak at the open Helsinki Dialogue. It’s quite symbolic that the conference on Belarus’ future takes place in Finland. Finland’s journey offers both hope and inspiration for us. Finland’s path is a testament to the […]
January 11, 2024