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
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