Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held online meeting with Belarusian diaspora in Cyprus
The Belarusian leader conducted a call to meet for the first time with the Belarusian diaspora in Cyprus. Representatives of the diaspora talked about their work and initiatives they are involved in and shared their problems, including issues with the legalization of stay and visas. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked them for their civic activity and advocacy […]
January 25, 2024
First Minister of Scotland became symbolic godparent of Tor Band political prisoner
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with representatives of Libereco and the People’s Embassies of Belarus, held an online meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf. During the conversation, he announced his decision to take patronage for Dzmitryi Halavach, a political prisoner and Tor Band musician, who was sentenced to 9 years in prison by the […]
January 24, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Ambassador of Germany Cornelius Zimmermann at her Office in Vilnius
During the meeting, the Belarusian leader expressed gratitude to the German Embassy in Lithuania for supporting Belarus’ democratic forces, and thanked Germany for supporting repressed Belarusians, former political prisoners, volunteer fighters in Ukraine, and independent media. The parties also discussed their views on the upcoming sham election scheduled by the regime for February. They also […]
January 24, 2024
Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on how Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s team organizes her meetings
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor Dzianis Kuchynski continues to speak on the work of the Foreign Policy Department. In the new video, he explains the the rules of side-by-side and pull-aisde meetings at conferences like the World Economic Forum, as well as shares how Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s team manages to hold one-to-one conversations with world leaders during […]
January 24, 2024
Aleś Alachnovič: “Since 2012, Belarus’ economy added 5%, while economies of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia added 40-45%”
In an interview with Pozirk, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms and Vice President of ABBA, Aleś Alachnovič, discussed how Belarus’s economic dependence on Russia impacts the country’s economy. “Belarus is tied to the Russian economy, which has been stagnant since 2013. 65% of goods exports go directly to Russia, and another 20-30% go through […]
January 24, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis discussed Belarusians’ migration issues in Lithuania
Today, a meeting took place at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Belarusian leader and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis. The politicians discussed Belarusians’ situation regarding the legalization of stay in Lithuania, as well as possible new restrictions that will be discussed in the Lithuanian Seimas in the spring. […]
January 23, 2024
“Davos is just like a Belarusian village. But for one day, it becomes the center of universe”. Diplomatic Advisor Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on work of Foreign Policy Department
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, speaks on the work of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office in the new video. Mr. Kuchynski explains why Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s participation was important and what outcomes she and her team were able to achieve during the Forum.
January 23, 2024
What’s wrong with regime’s youth policy and where to find educational opportunities? Marharyta Vorykhava gave interview to Current Time. Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, gave an interview to Current Time. Belarus and shared how BRSM, the regime’s youth union, attempted to participate in the European Youth Forum: “The BRSM attempted to participate in the Forum in place of the RADA Youth Council, sending threatening letters asserting that it should […]
January 22, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Tyrants will never succeed in destroying the heroic spirit – it lives on in millions of Belarusians today”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and Ukrainian Ambassador to Lithuania, Petro Beshta, honored the memory of the heroes who participated in the 1863-1864 Uprising. Memorial events dedicated to the anniversary of the revolutionary events took place in Vilnius and included Holy Mass at the Cathedral, […]
January 21, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the event dedicated to the anniversary of the Uprising of 1863
“President Gitanas Nauseda, President Andrzej Duda, Ambassador Petr Beshta, Dear friends, Every nation has heroic pages in its history, and for us, Belarusians, the uprising of 1863 is one of them. Our ancestors refused to live under the oppression of the occupiers. They chose dignity over humility. Freedom over slavery. Civilized Europe instead of barbaric […]
January 21, 2024
Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos
For the second year in a row, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos to represent Belarusians and their views on the situation in the region and war in Ukraine, solicit the support of international organizations and political leaders, and find new allies and partners. The Belarusian leader twice spoke at closed […]
January 19, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings during World Economic Forum in Davos
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for the second time, where she raised several important and topical issues, including Belarus’ role in the security of Europe and the protection of Belarusians’ interests. During the forum, the Belarusian leader met with several key politicians, along with heads of major corporations […]
January 19, 2024
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