Tatsiana Shchyttsova: “By urging scientists to act in state interests, Lukashenka and his propaganda seek support for dictatorship”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, commented on Lukashenka’s demand for scientists to be ‘the most ardent advocates’ of the regime’s official policy. “A few days ago, during a meeting with a working group evaluating the work of the Academy of Sciences, Lukashenka said: ‘A citizen with the high title of a […]
August 07, 2024
Summary of last year’s work by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
Ahead of the New Belarus Conference 2024, the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya summarizes the work of the democratic forces of Belarus over the past year. Various areas of activity are reflected, including international work, education, culture, assistance to volunteer fighters in Ukraine, cooperation with diasporas, and more. Find details below. International cooperation In her speeches, […]
August 04, 2024
Democratic forces adopted series of key documents at New Belarus Conference
On the second day of the New Belarus Conference, a statement and several declarations were adopted, highlighting the key positions of the democratic forces on significant issues. The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya explains the essence and importance of these documents: 🔴 Unconstitutional Seizure of Power: Why A. Lukashenka Must Be Barred from the 2025 Election […]
August 04, 2024
“Democratic Belarus is, above all, the people – Belarusians. It is you”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya concluded New Belarus Conference
The New Belarus Conference concluded with a final speech by the Belarusian leader. “Dear friends! First of all, let me thank you all for these days that we spent together at the New Belarus Conference 2024. I want to share a personal story with you. You know, friends, yesterday at the conference an activist approached […]
August 04, 2024
“We have no right to let political prisoners down”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya launched second day of New Belarus Conference 2024
During her opening remarks at the New Belarus Conference 2024, the Belarusian leader announced discussions on how to support political prisoners, strengthen international support for Belarus, and assist repressed Belarusians. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called for unity and active efforts to continue the fight for freedom and democracy. She emphasized the importance of supporting political prisoners and […]
August 04, 2024
Democratic community presented Platform 2025. What is it?
Platform 2025 was presented at the New Belarus Conference in Vilnius. It is a tool collaboratively developed by the democratic forces of Belarus to coordinate their actions and campaigns. The platform was created to set priorities for cooperation and establish the framework for joint activities. The platform aims to: 📎 Deprive the Lukashenka regime of […]
August 03, 2024
Democratic forces signed Protocol for Cooperation at New Belarus Conference
During the New Belarus Conference 2024, a document was presented that formalizes the relations between different institutions of the democratic forces of Belarus. Read more about the Protocol for Cooperation below. ⚪ Why is this document important? The Protocol formalizes the interactions between the signatories – the Coordination Council, the United Transitional Cabinet, and the […]
August 03, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya concluded first day of New Belarus Conference 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya concluded the first day of the New Belarus Conference 2024 by delivering closing remarks: “Dear friends! I have been asked to summarize the first day of the New Belarus Conference 2024. Well, I’ll try. First. Today we announced new members of the Cabinet. I expect the new representatives to undergo the approval process […]
August 03, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya announced new members of United Transitional Cabinet
At the New Belarus Conference 2024, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya announced new appointments to the United Transitional Cabinet: “Dear friends, before we move on to the Q&A session, I would like to make a few announcements. It has been two years since we established the United Transitional Cabinet. Primarily, this was a response to the war that […]
August 03, 2024
“Victory does not come out of nowhere, and unity does not happen without teamwork”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya launched New Belarus Conference 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered opening remarks at the New Belarus Conference 2024. She called for unity and mutual support in the fight for Belarus’ freedom. The Belarusian leader highlighted that only through joint efforts can the democratic forces fight the regime and achieve justice as unity is key to success. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya urged the participants to […]
August 03, 2024
Join New Belarus Conference on New Belarus app
Our partners from the New Belarus platform made it possible to attend the New Belarus Conference online without having to come to Vilnius. During the events on August 3-4, the app will allow you to: 👉🏻 Watch interesting events and panels, no matter where you are. 👉🏻 Watch safely from Belarus. For those in Belarus, […]
August 02, 2024
Key achievements of the past year: Accomplishments of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, shares the outcomes of the political activities of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office over the past year. In the video below, Mr. Kuchynski details the key achievements in international relations and highlights the focus areas. Additionally, the advisor outlines the future directions of the International Department’s work. Here’s a transcript of […]
August 02, 2024
Statement by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office regarding prisoner exchange between Russia, the USA and Germany
“We did not participate in these negotiations and have limited information. Unfortunately, we have no evidence that this exchange could lead to the release of political prisoners in Belarus. Evidently, these were negotiations with Moscow, and Belarus was not involved. We welcome the release of political prisoners from Russian prisons. Such a prisoner exchange is […]
August 01, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, Raman Bandarenka could have been celebrating his birthday”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, Raman Bandarenka could have been celebrating his birthday. But three and a half years ago, the regime brutally and inhumanely tortured him to death. Time passes, but the pain of this tragedy remains within us. It’s impossible to come to terms with the idea that people are killed for their beliefs. Mothers […]
August 01, 2024
“It’s crucial for us to hear: ‘We are waiting for you, our doors are open, we will help you’”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on relations between Belarus’ democratic forces and EU
In an extensive interview with RUS LSM (Latvia), Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the kind of support Belarus’ democratic forces expect from the international community and the European Union, how the Belarusian community in exile can influence the situation inside the country, and why it’s incorrect to refer to the Belarusian democratic movement as the opposition. Here […]
August 01, 2024
Marharyta Vorykhava: “This is an attempt to bind Belarus more tightly to Russia through a new generation of young, intelligent, and talented Belarusians”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, comments on the possible compulsory job assignments for Belarusian university and college graduates to Russia: “The annual increase in quotas for Belarusian youth in Russian universities, reaching a record 1,300 spots for 2024, is not just about education. This is a strategic move to limit […]
July 31, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended Medininkai checkpoint massacre memorial event
Exactly 33 years ago, a tragedy occurred at the Lithuanian-Belarusian border in Medininkai. On July 31, 1991, Soviet forces attacked a border checkpoint, killing seven Lithuanian border guards and seriously injuring one. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the ceremony alongside representatives of the Lithuanian authorities and diplomatic missions to honor the memory of the victims. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: […]
July 31, 2024
“Such provocations are meant to foster negative attitudes towards Belarusians”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kropka space after attack
The Kropka space in Vilnius was vandalized last week. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited the shop to support the co-founder, Dzmitry Furmanau, and the team. The leader warned against letting such provocations affect the relations between Belarusians and Lithuanians. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was accompanied by Lithuania’s Ambassador-at-Large for Belarus, Asta Andrijauskienė, and Lithuanian Seimas member, Tomas Tomilinas. “The […]
July 30, 2024
Join New Belarus Conference side events at Litexpo on August 2
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office has announced the program for the New Belarus Conference 2024. Everyone is welcome to join, listen, and participate in the discussions without prior registration! Find a detailed side events program below. The discussion will address topics relevant to Belarusians both in Belarus and in exile. 📆 11:00 – 12:10 Workshop: “The Future […]
July 30, 2024
Join side events of New Belarus Conference 2024
The New Belarus Conference 2024 will commence in Vilnius this Friday. Today, we will introduce you to discussions, presentation seminars, and workshops on Belarusian society and the issues it faces scheduled for the first day of the Conference. The side events will focus on: 📎 Assistance for political prisoners in Belarus; 📎 Support for Belarusians […]
July 29, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on attack on Belarusian store in Vilnius: “We are in contact with Lithuanian authorities. Police are searching for perpetrators”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “A month ago, I visited the Belarusian space ‘Kropka’ in Vilnius, created by former Belarusian political prisoner Dzmitry Furmanau. The news of the attack on the store came as a shock to me. It is absolutely unacceptable, outrageous, and dangerous. This is yet another provocation by the regime to sow discord between Belarusians […]
July 29, 2024
30 years of dictatorship, EU restrictions against Belarusian-registered vehicles. Updates of work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for July 22-28
DAY OF BELARUSIAN SOVEREIGNTY Belarus adopted its Declaration of State Sovereignty on July 27, 1990. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on this occasion: “Independence begins with each of us taking responsibility for our future”. EU RESTRICTIONS AGAINST BELARUSIAN-REGISTERED VEHICLES Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the United Transitional Cabinet continued consultations with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia regarding […]
July 29, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I blamed myself for living for so many years without noticing what was going on in my country”
In an interview with Poland’s Kanal Zero, the Belarusian leader spoke on how, over time, many Belarusians have come to care more about their identity. She also shared her past attitude towards the national white-red-white flag. 📌 “We are trying to tell the world what Belarus is and who Belarusians are. For a long time, […]
July 28, 2024
Franak Viacorka discussed sanctions, support for Belarusians and ban on entry of Belarusian-registered vehicles with Estonian authorities
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, and Representative in the Estonian Republic and the Republic of Latvia, Vitaly Malchanau, held meetings in Tallinn with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, members of Riigikogu (Parliament), the leader of the group “For a Democratic Belarus”, Urmas Reinsalu, and the US Ambassador […]
July 27, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Independence begins with each of us taking responsibility for our future”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “34 years ago, Belarus adopted its Declaration of State Sovereignty. This holiday is not marked on the calendar. But in my view, what happened on July 27, 1990, is a key milestone in the country’s history. The decision made in Minsk formalized our aspiration for freedom and independence. The path to this dream […]
July 27, 2024
8 days until the New Belarus Conference 2024. Meet the speakers!
The New Belarus Conference 2024 will take place in Vilnius on August 3-4. Eight panels will feature experts and activists who will share their opinions and suggestions regarding the country’s future. Here’s an introduction to the speakers who have confirmed their participation: 📌 How to defend Belarus’ independence and counter the “2025 election”? Hear answers […]
July 25, 2024
Contact Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Signal
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office has launched an account on Signal. You can contact us at askoffice_chat.15 (be sure to enter the address correctly) or using the link. To ensure your security, we have: 📎 configured all account settings to maximize data and request protection; 📎 blocked phone calls to accept only written requests; 📎 hidden the […]
July 25, 2024
“Past 30 years have been, above all, 30 years of heroic, unyielding, and stubborn resistance”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at opening of exhibition “30 Years of Dictatorship in 30 Posters”
Today, the Belarusian leader attended the opening of the exhibition “30 Years of Dictatorship in 30 Posters” in Vilnius. The works of Belarusian designer Arthur Vakarov vividly depict the catastrophic consequences of authoritarianism that Belarus has faced during Lukashenka’s rule. The event was also attended by Belarusian and Lithuanian politicians, as well as members of […]
July 24, 2024
“We will seek exceptions for Belarusians”. Franak Viacorka’s update on restrictions at EU border
Franak Viacorka: “As you know, we are in contact with the Foreign Ministries of Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia regarding the restrictions against Belarusian-registered vehicles. These restrictions, introduced due to sanctions, were meant to target the regime but have also indirectly affected Belarusians. We will seek exceptions. Poland has adopted a rather liberal approach by […]
July 23, 2024