Red Paper: What needs to be known about Belarus here and now
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya presented the Red Paper in The Hague today. The document contains crucial and up-to-date information on Belarus’ security – energy, information, economic, military, migration, and youth-related. Systematized by experts, this data helps identify the risks Belarus faces today and what they mean for the country’s future. Below are the key findings from the […]
June 26, 2025
“In the hands of the Belarusian people and democracy, Belarus can become a force for peace”
A panel discussion “Zapad 2025 and Beyond: Understanding the Eastern Threat and NATO’s Response” took place in The Hague today. It was organized by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Belarus and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS). The conversation focused on key challenges to regional security: the militarization […]
June 24, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings during the NATO Summit: NATO Secretary General, the Netherlands’ Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, and US Senators
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in the Netherlands on a working visit to take part in the NATO Summit. Ahead of her speech at the side event “Zapad 2025 and Beyond: Understanding the Eastern Threat and NATO’s Response,” which focused on security challenges linked to Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a series of high-level meetings. She met with […]
June 24, 2025
Security threats linked to Belarus: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to present the Red Paper at a NATO Summit side event
Today, during a side event of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will present the Red Paper, an analytical document, to European policymakers. What is this document prepared by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, and why is it important? Here’s a straightforward explanation. It is called the Red Paper to underscore the urgency and seriousness […]
June 24, 2025
How did the world react to the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski?
After five years behind bars, Siarhei is finally free. The news touched the hearts of lawmakers, presidents, and ministers — from Vilnius to Washington. Leading politicians around the world expressed solidarity and support for Sviatlana, Siarhei, and all Belarusians who continue the struggle. Friedrich Merz (Chancellor, Germany) “The release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other […]
June 23, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski is free! Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 16–22
RELEASE OF POLITICAL PRISONERS On June 21, Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other prisoners were released in Belarus. Among them were 5 Belarusians and citizens of Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Japan, and Sweden. All were evacuated to Lithuania, where Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and ambassadors of the respective countries greeted them. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked President Trump and the United […]
June 23, 2025
“Siarhei and I are together again and remain committed to the fight for our country” — Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s remarks from the press conference
It was incredibly emotional for me to finally see my husband after 5 long years. He is alive, and we are together again and remain committed to our fight. I want to personally thank President Trump and his administration. Without their tireless efforts, this moment would never have happened. Special gratitude goes to General Kellogg, […]
June 23, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s speech and Q&A after 5 years in prison: Key highlights
On Belarus and the democratic movement: “I want to address all Belarusians – if you’ve been waiting for a sign, here it is. Governments perish when they can’t tell the good from the bad”. “The leader of Belarus is my wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and I’m not claiming any role here. Do you think that someone […]
June 23, 2025
Sviatlana and Siarhei Tsikhanouski: Joint Press Conference
The Belarusian leader, together with her husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski, will answer questions from Belarusian and international journalists. You can watch the event live on Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s official YouTube channel. In addition to YouTube, the livestream will also be available on: 💬 X,📷 Instagram,🎥 TikTok.
June 22, 2025
Sviatlana and Siarhei Tsikhanouski: Joint Press Conference
The Belarusian leader, together with her husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski, will answer questions from Belarusian and international journalists. You can watch the event live on Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s official YouTube channel. In addition to YouTube, the livestream will also be available on: 💬 X,📷 Instagram,🎥 TikTok.
June 22, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 more political prisoners are free!
Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 more political prisoners have been released in Belarus thanks to the United States’ diplomatic efforts supported by Lithuania. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team met the recently released prisoners. During a gathering later, the democratic leader spoke with them and said: “You are free. I know it’s hard to get used to […]
June 21, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with leaders of Venezuela’s democratic forces
In Madrid, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Edmundo González, the President-elect of Venezuela in exile, who is recognized by many countries as the legitimate winner of the elections. During the meeting, they also called María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, who is currently in hiding in Venezuela. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya expressed her […]
June 21, 2025
Spain joined the International Humanitarian Fund for the repressed in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Madrid with Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares. She expressed her gratitude for the invitation to Madrid, Spain’s contribution of €50,000 to the International Humanitarian Fund for Belarusians, as well as for Spain’s continued support in the European Council, the UN, and the European Political Community. Minister Albares reaffirmed […]
June 21, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the “Faces of Freedom” exhibition in Madrid
During her visit to Madrid, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the opening of the photo exhibition “Faces of Freedom” by Vadzim Zamirouski, highlighting the struggle for freedom in Belarus and Ukraine. The event gathered experts, representatives of the Spanish government, and ambassadors from several countries. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Thank you, Imaguru, for showcasing these powerful works […]
June 20, 2025
“To defend democracy, we need three things: unity, consistency, and courage”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined the panel discussion “Democratic Resilience in the Face of Global Disruption” online at the Chatham House London Conference 2025, hosted by one of the world’s leading think tanks on international affairs. In her remarks, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya outlined three major threats to today’s democracy: Impunity. Without accountability, dictators become bolder, and repression intensifies. […]
June 20, 2025
“Only two paths lie ahead. Belarus either falls under Russian control or takes the European road”
During her official visit to Madrid, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament). She presented practical proposals to the MPs, spanning policy, civil society, and humanitarian action and aimed at improving the situation for Belarusians in exile. Implement a support system and legal solutions for Belarusians […]
June 19, 2025
Memorandum of Understanding with EESC: Key points and purpose
The European Economic and Social Committee and the democratic forces of Belarus signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday in Brussels. It is intended to lay the foundations for enhanced cooperation between the parties – in particular, to strengthen ties between civil society and independent media in EU countries and Belarus, as well as to facilitate the […]
June 19, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with EESC
Mr. President Röpke, Distinguished Members of the European Economic and Social Committee, Dear friends, Thank you, Mr. President, for your powerful words—and for years of your work and unwavering support for Belarus, for Ukraine, for democracy — and for strong, united, prosperous Europe. I want to commend the EESC for all your statements, resolutions, and […]
June 19, 2025
Memorandum of understanding between European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Belarusian democratic forces
Preamble The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), an EU advisory body representing organised civil society, and the Belarusian democratic forces, representing the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people, hereinafter referred to collectively as ‘the Parties’, Recognising their shared values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, Acknowledging the importance of supporting Belarusian […]
June 18, 2025
European Economic and Social Committee and the democratic forces of Belarus signed a Memorandum of Understanding
During today’s EESC plenary session in Brussels, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, laying the foundation for cooperation between the European Economic and Social Committee and the democratic forces of Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “This commitment to cooperation and solidarity sends a message to all Belarusians: You are not alone – you are part of Europe. […]
June 18, 2025
“Solidarity among women is our strategy”: Key messages on women’s leadership from the Stockholm Forum
The Women’s Empowerment and Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025 took place on June 16–17 in Stockholm. Alongside Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the event was also attended by her Office’s representatives, including Marharyta Vorykhava, Kryścina Šyjanok, and Stanislava Hlinnik. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Solidarity among women is more than kindness. It is power. It is our strategy. It is how […]
June 18, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the fifth anniversary of Viktar and Eduard Babaryka’s arrest
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Five years behind bars, without loved ones – left only with memories of their former lives. So much has changed during this time. Many Belarusians have left their homes, changed jobs. Some have grown more interested in the Belarusian language, others have begun learning foreign ones. Some have become numb to others’ pain, […]
June 18, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Sweden’s Prime Minister and Minister for EU Affairs
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz – who serves in the Prime Minister’s Office – met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the government headquarters in Stockholm. The meeting focused on the following issues: Strategies for securing the release of political prisoners and supporting them; Migration issues faced by Belarusians in […]
June 18, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Sweden’s Foreign Minister launched a new leadership program for Belarusian women
During the Women Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Maria Malmer Stenergard announced the launch of a new leadership development program for Belarusian women, supported by the Swedish government. Ten women leaders were selected through an open call, including journalists, activists, human rights defenders, and cultural figures. They will now begin […]
June 18, 2025
“We want a Belarus where women lead, make decisions, and shape the future”
The Women Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025 opened today in Stockholm, dedicated to the role of Belarusian women in the struggle for democracy. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a welcome address, reflecting on her personal experience, the challenges faced by women in politics. She called for true equality – not as a foreign concept but […]
June 17, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian diaspora in Sweden
A heartfelt meeting with the Belarusian diaspora in Stockholm became a key moment of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Sweden, alongside political meetings and the Women’s Forum. The conversation focused on current issues facing Belarusians abroad, and the democratic leader answered numerous questions and shared her vision for the future. “Such warmth, unity, and deep faith […]
June 17, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Women Empowerment and Democracy for Belarus Forum in Stockholm
On June 16–17, Stockholm is hosting the Women Empowerment and Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025 — an international platform focused on the role of Belarusian women in the struggle for democracy. Participants are discussing political leadership, human rights protection, and the upcoming Women’s Leadership Program for Belarus – a practical step toward strengthening women’s voices […]
June 17, 2025
Visit to Sweden: Meeting with the group “For a Democratic Belarus” and a rally in support of Ukraine
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is currently on a working visit to Sweden, where she has already met with the local parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”. The focus of the discussions included support for Belarusians living in Sweden, cooperation with the Riksdag, and partnerships with the Nordic Council countries. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya outlined practical steps Swedish MPs can […]
June 17, 2025
EU–Belarus Consultative Group meeting, Brussels Forum 2025, response to TikTok restrictions in Belarus. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 9–15
VISIT TO BRUSSELS On June 11–12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to Brussels, where the 5th meeting of the EU–Belarus Consultative Group took place. In addition to broader topics like the release of political prisoners and regional security, the meeting addressed practical issues faced by Belarusians, including visas, scholarships, legal stay, and support for […]
June 16, 2025