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
Anatoli Liabedzka commented on draft law “On the President” developed by democratic forces
The regime in Belarus amended the law “On the President of the Republic of Belarus” to include guarantees of immunity and financial bonuses for the dictator and his family. In the video, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor for Interparliamentary Cooperation and Constitutional Reform, Anatoli Liabedzka, discusses the draft law “On the President” developed by the working group […]
January 04, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke on meetings with Biden and Zelenskyy
In a 2-hour interview with TOK, the Belarusian leader talked about her meetings and conversations with the US President, Joe Biden: “I had two meetings with President Biden and one phone conversation. During the meetings, he first and foremost asked me about the people in prisons, our struggle, and our needs. It was very important […]
January 04, 2024
Public discussion of New Belarus Transition Strategy is underway
Like any changes in a country’s life, reforms during the transition period require popular support. The New Belarus Transition Strategy can only achieve sustainable results if people are actively involved. Broad public discussion will allow the democratic forces to consider the opinions and expertise of a larger audience, and adjust aspects that require refinement. The […]
January 04, 2024
How does Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya relax after busy workdays?
The Belarusian leader shared what she does in her leisure time during her interview with TOK: “My time is an hour or so after I put the kids to sleep. I can respond to messages on Instagram, watch videos, or catch up on the news. It’s still somewhat work-related, but during this time, I can […]
January 03, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared how she used to dress up for New Year’s Eve in her childhood
On the New Year’s Eve broadcast of Obychnoye Utro on YouTube, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared her childhood experiences dressing up for New Year’s Eve events: “I was Little Red Riding Hood in kindergarten, a snowflake too. Of course, my mom had to sew the costumes by hand. In adulthood, I had to experience that again. In […]
January 03, 2024
New Year’s greetings of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya 2024
Read the text version of the speech here.
December 31, 2023
New Year’s Greetings by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya 2024. Text version
“Prop Master 1: Have you seen how the dollar rate rose again? Prop Master 2: Yeah… How much will it cost next year? Assistant director: Queues at the border again! My parents have been there for 20 hours already. Operator: My passport is running out of pages. Going to Belarus is not an option. And […]
December 31, 2023
See today – New Year’s greetings of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Dear Belarusians, watch the New Year’s greetings of the Belarusian leader on December 31 at 23:50 Minsk time. Let’s welcome the New Year together!
December 31, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wished Belarusians a Happy 2024 in Euroradio interview
In an interview with Euroradio, the Belarusian leader extended New Year wishes to her nation: “I don’t want to say cliches like ‘be healthy and have more positive experiences’. Over and over again, this just sounds empty. What every family and every person needs is very different. Some have the strength to continue the struggle, […]
December 30, 2023
Youth Councils Network: What’s planned for 2024?
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, along with representatives of youth organizations from Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Denmark, developed an action plan for 2024. The Youth Councils Network is an association of national youth councils from five countries. One of the outcomes of their joint work during the meeting in […]
December 29, 2023
Watch soon: New Year’s Eve Address from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Watch the address from the Belarusian leader on December 31 at 23:50 Minsk time (20:50 London time) on her official YouTube channel. The video will have English subtitles.
December 29, 2023
Support for students and professors, preparations for reforms. Tatiana Shchyttsova discussed 2023 work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Education Team
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, discusses the work of the Education Team of the Office in 2023 in a new video. Ms. Shchyttsova names the release of the Roadmap for the Democratization of Education in Belarus one of the most significant events of the year. It is an action plan that […]
December 28, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared her vision for 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave an interview to Radio Svaboda about her expectations from 2024: “I don’t expect it to be easy. I don’t expect some miracle to happen or a messiah to appear and solve all the problems for us. It is our duty. You know, I don’t like the word “wait” at all. Waiting and […]
December 27, 2023
New Belarusian passport, separation from Russians, support for political prisoners. Franak Viacorka summarized work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Senior Advisor, Franak Viacorka, discusses the work of democratic forces in 2023 in a new video. He names the key achievements of this year, including the formation of a transparent organizational structure of the democratic forces, the launch of a rehabilitation system for the repressed and political prisoners, prevention of a visa ban […]
December 27, 2023
Lithuanian Seimas supported three-year residence permits for Belarusians
On the penultimate day of its work in 2023, the Lithuanian Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners. Some amendments will affect the status of Belarusians as the Lithuanian MPs supported the Interior Ministry’s proposal to grant residence permits for a period of three years to some citizens of Belarus. […]
December 26, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya summarized her 2023 political meetings
In an interview with Radio Svaboda (RFE/RL Belarusian service), the Belarusian leader shared her views on which international visits and meetings she considers were significant in 2023: “I would highlight my meeting with Maia Sandu and the strengthening of relations with Moldova. For the first time, a CIS country invited me and our democratic forces […]
December 26, 2023
48 visits, 250 meetings, relations with Moldova and Ukraine. Dzianis Kuchynski shared results of international work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
Dzianis Kuchynski, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, speaks about the work of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office in 2023 in a new video. The team made significant efforts to keep Belarus on the global agenda and elevate cooperation with other countries to a new level. In 2023, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had 48 official visits, including […]
December 26, 2023
Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on impressions from Belarus–USA Strategic Dialogue
In a new video, Dzianis Kuchynski, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, speaks on the work of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office. Today’s video focuses on the most unconventional impressions from the Belarus–USA Strategic Dialogue – an unprecedented political event in the recent history of Belarus. Among other things, Mr. Kuchynski says that US Under […]
December 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wished Belarusians a Merry Christmas
Many Belarusians celebrate Christmas on December 25. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wished them all a Merry Christmas in a video address: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “You know, today, throughout the world, there is a tradition of sharing a piece of bread, passing it from hand to hand. In this way, people express support and care, share warmth and love. […]
December 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We need to make sure political prisoners are a problem for Lukashenka”
The Belarusian leader addressed pressing questions regarding political prisoners, including whether negotiations are needed with the illegitimate authorities, why pressure must be exerted on the regime, and what Ms. Tsikhanouskaya is ready to do to release people from prisons: “I am ready to work from morning till late evening to draw attention to the issue. […]
December 23, 2023
What inspires Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to continue the struggle?
In an interview with Euroradio, the Belarusian leader shared what motivates her to continue the struggle for a free Belarus: “I am inspired by Belarusians who continue the fight. I know that despite the crackdown, Belarusians inside the country are forming communities and engaging in acts of sabotage. You might not see this in the […]
December 22, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Lukashenka will face punishment under international law, and no immunity will protect him”
Today, the Lukashenka regime adopted amendments to the Law on the President of the Republic of Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “In the last couple of days, people have been discussing Lukashenka’s health problems, claiming he has a hoarse voice or is losing it. I am not aware of what the doctors say about his condition. But […]
December 22, 2023
Why Strategic Dialogue is important: Dzianis Kuchynski summarized international work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
Dzianis Kuchynski, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, discussed the work of the Foreign Policy Department of the Office. In the video, he talks about one of the most important political events of 2023 – the Belarus–USA Strategic Dialogue, which took place in early December. In particular, he mentioned that as a result of the Strategic Dialogue, […]
December 22, 2023
Roadmap for Democratization of Higher Education: key points
This week, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office Education Team presented the Roadmap for the Democratization of Higher Education in Belarus. It was drafted by a group of education experts and professionals at the initiative of the Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and in collaboration with the United Transitional Cabinet. Read below to find answers to the main questions about […]
December 21, 2023