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
Support for civil society and US Special Envoy for Belarus: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with US Ambassador in Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet, Valery Kavaleuski, Pavel Latushka, and Alina Koushyk, met with the US Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski. They discussed the outcomes of the Belarus–USA Strategic Dialogue and the next steps in cooperation, with a key focus on appointing a US Special Envoy for Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called […]
January 11, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at Polish Institute of International Affairs
The Belarusian leader joined a discussion of the current situation in Belarus and addressed its participants. During the event, the future of the Coordination Council and the United Transitional Cabinet was discussed, along with the repercussions of Russia’s war against Ukraine for the security of Europe and beyond. Participants also discussed Poland-Belarus relations and possible […]
January 10, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged diplomats from over 30 countries to simplify migration procedures for Belarusians
The Belarusian leader and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet held a briefing for diplomats based in Warsaw. Ambassadors from 30 countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Ukraine, and Lithuania, as well as diplomats from Poland attended the meeting. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the situation with political prisoners, […]
January 10, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of Belarusian civil society and independent media in Warsaw
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of Belarusian civil society at the Belarusian Solidarity Center in Warsaw. Representatives of several initiatives, media outlets, and NGOs participated in the meeting, including the Workers’ Movement, Press Club, Viasna Human Rights Center, the Association of Political Prisoners “To Freedom”, Reform.by, Belarusian Youth Hub, Euroradio, Belarus Free Theatre, ISANS, Association […]
January 10, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called for extending validity of legal documents for Belarusians in Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet met with the Undersecretary of State of Poland, Professor Maciej Duszczyk. The meeting was also attended by a representative of the contact group, which has been working on a regular basis at the Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration since 2022 to address migration issues […]
January 10, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of Poland Andrzej Duda
Andrzej Duda assured Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Poland’s full support for the democratic forces and the Belarusian people in their struggle for freedom. The politicians discussed joint events and coordinated actions in international organizations, including the UN. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called for inviting Belarus to the events within the framework of the Lublin Triangle, which includes Poland, […]
January 10, 2024
Anatoli Liabedzka: “Poland might have elected another Parliament and government but its concern for Belarus persists”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor for Interparliamentary Cooperation and Constitutional Reform, Anatoli Liabedzka, announced that as a result of today’s meetings, the Polish Sejm and Senate will form groups “For a Democratic Belarus”. He explains in the video why two separate groups are needed, what they will be doing, and why this is an important development for […]
January 09, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Minister of Education of Poland Barbara Nowacka
Ms. Nowacka and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed the situation regarding the opening of Belarusian-language schools in Poland, as well as the teaching of Belarusian as a foreign language in Polish schools. More than 25,000 Belarusian children are currently enrolled in schools in Poland. The parties also discussed the situation with Belarusian high schools in Podlasie (Eastern […]
January 09, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Minister of Sport and Tourism Sławomir Nitras
Mr. Nitras and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed support for repressed athletes from Belarus and the possibility of their participation in international competitions, including the Olympic Games. They also talked about preventing pro-regime athletes who supported terror and repression from participating. Additionally, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet called for providing conditions for training […]
January 09, 2024
Belarusian schools in Poland and hearings on Belarus: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team met with Polish Sejm and Senate
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and with her advisors, Franak Viacorka and Anatoli Liabedzka, as well as representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet, met with the new Polish leadership – Sejm Speaker, Szymon Hołownia, and Senate Speaker, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. The speakers pledged full support for Belarus’ democratic forces. Discussions centered around the establishment of Belarusian schools in Poland […]
January 09, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of United Transitional Cabinet met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski
During the meeting, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Minister Sikorski for Poland’s assistance to democratic Belarus and non-recognition of the Lukashenka regime, as well as for the support for Belarusian political prisoners. In particular, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Mr. Sikorski for becoming a symbolic godfather of Siarhei Tsikhanouski. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also informed the minister about the recent […]
January 09, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya began her visit to Poland by meeting with Mayor of Warsaw
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commenced her working visit to Poland with a meeting with the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski. During the meeting she was accompanied by representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, Valery Kavaleuski, and Alina Koushyk. The Belarusian leader proposed to Mr. Trzaskowski a joint information campaign in support of Andrzej Poczobut […]
January 08, 2024
European perspective for Belarus, pressure on regime: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Cabinet representatives held talks with Polish Minister for European Affairs
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet, Valery Kavaleuski and Pavel Latushka, held talks with the Minister for European Affairs of Poland, Adam Szłapka. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for cooperation as Poland will take over the presidency of the EU Council in 2025, preparations for which have already begun. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya […]
January 08, 2024
New Belarus Transition Strategy: 10 key questions
In December, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, in collaboration with the United Transitional Cabinet, the Coordination Council, and numerous experts, developed the New Belarus Transition Strategy and presented it for public discussion. The document outlines possible scenarios for a democratic transition in Belarus. Additionally, it highlights the main directions of reforms that will contribute to a gradual […]
January 08, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Belarusians on Orthodox Christmas
“Today is a day when we all want something bright and wonderful to happen. Hope for a miracle… But what’s the “miracle” Belarusians hope for today? To see and hug their loved ones who are far away. To return home and feel safe. To live in a free and prosperous country without having to search […]
January 06, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of United Transitional Cabinet will answer Belarusians’ questions live
On January 8 at 19:00 Minsk time, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet will hold a YouTube live stream to answer Belarusians’ questions. Questions can be sent to the @belcabinet_bot Telegram bot. They will also be accepted in the YouTube chat during the live stream. The Cabinet warns viewers from Belarus about […]
January 06, 2024
Lithuania issued first 3-year humanitarian residence permits to Belarusians
Today, it was reported that the first Belarusians who had applied for an extension of their Lithuanian residence permit on humanitarian grounds received their new permits valid for 3 years. Previously, such residence permits had to be renewed annually. This indicates that the law recently adopted by Lithuania has come into effect. These changes also […]
January 05, 2024
Meetings with President and new government: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya announced visit to Poland
From January 8 to 10, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will be in Warsaw for a working visit, where she will meet with key Polish politicians. Representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet will also join the meetings alongside Ms. Tsikhanouskaya. Negotiations are expected with the Speakers of the Sejm and Senate, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister […]
January 05, 2024