Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Australia and New Zealand
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, President-elect of Belarus and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, will visit New Zealand and Australia from 3 to 8 November 2025 at the invitation of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Australia and New Zealand. The visit underscores the Belarusian democratic movement’s growing international engagement and highlights the shared values between free […]
November 03, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on Dziady (Forefathers’ Eve)
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “It seems that almost all of us remember this day from childhood, when the whole village went to the cemetery, families prepared food for the ancestors, and adults spoke about those who are gone but still remain close. Every family had its own way of observing it, but the meaning was the same […]
November 01, 2025
School of Political Campaigns by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
Forty activists and representatives of political and civil society organizations completed the School of Political Campaigns organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The training program combined an online module held in September–October with an in-person session that took place on October 25–29 near Vilnius. The educational program focused on planning and implementing political campaigns, […]
October 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Paris
During her visit to Paris, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. She once again thanked Prime Minister Pashinyan for the invitation to the Euronest meeting in Yerevan, which she was unable to attend this time, and expressed her wish to visit the country in the future. She also expressed support […]
October 30, 2025
Support for Belarusian journalists discussed during the Paris Peace Forum
During the Paris Peace Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed ways to support independent Belarusian journalists. She raised this issue in her speech and held a separate meeting with the leadership of the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) – its Executive Director Nishant Lalwani and Co-Chair, Nobel laureate Maria Ressa. Thanks in part to the […]
October 30, 2025
An event took place in Vilnius for the Night of (Un)Executed Poets
An event titled “(Un)Executed Poets” took place in Vilnius to commemorate Belarusian cultural figures who perished during Stalin’s repressions in 1937. The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was represented by her Advisor on Education and Science, Pavel Tereshkovich. He addressed the participants, sharing historical facts about the Black Night and reflecting on its relevance today: “The […]
October 30, 2025
US Court granted political asylum and released Belaruskali strike committee leader from prison
On October 29, the US Immigration Court ruled to grant political asylum to one of the leaders of the Belaruskali strike committee, Anatoli Bakun. The state prosecutor waived the right to appeal, making the judge’s decision final – Anatoli will be released from immigration detention and will be able to remain in the United States […]
October 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Paris Peace Forum
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a working visit to France, where she spoke at the Paris Peace Forum. She stressed the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine, propaganda, and repression, and called for solidarity with those who fight against dictatorship. Repression and legitimacy “Belarusians won the election in 2020. Lukashenka seized power through repression and Putin’s […]
October 30, 2025
Anatoli Liabedzka joined the Euronest meeting in Armenia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Constitutional Reform and Parliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, took part in the session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly held in Yerevan. During the session, the process was launched to grant representatives of the democratic forces of Belarus observer status. Representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet and the Coordination Council – Yury Hubarevich, […]
October 30, 2025
Pavel Tereshkovich’s reflections on the Night of Executed Poets and its destructive impact on Belarusian culture, language, and education
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Pavel Tereshkovich, recalls a horrific event in Belarusian history – the Night of Executed Poets – and describes how the terror of that time inflicted terrible damage on Belarusian culture and education: “On the night of October 29–30, 1937, by an order personally signed by Joseph Stalin, 102 […]
October 30, 2025
European Parliament’s resolution on Belarus, visit to Luxembourg, meeting with Roberta Metsola. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 20–26
VISIT TO STRASBOURG From October 21 to 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Strasbourg. During the intensive visit, she: delivered a speech at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament together with Siarhei Tsikhanouski, congratulating the Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli; met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola; participated in meetings of the Renew […]
October 28, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the temporary closure of the Lithuania–Belarus border
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The Lukashenka regime continues its hybrid war against European Union countries – primarily Lithuania and Poland. This policy goes beyond migrants and propaganda. It is an economic war, a threat to the safety of citizens and flights, and as a result of the regime’s actions, not only EU citizens suffer, but primarily Belarusians […]
October 27, 2025
The resolution “On the situation in Belarus five years after the falsification of the presidential elections”
Parliament calls for continued support for Belarusian democratic forces Strong condemnation of repression and demands for the release of political prisoners New, free and fair elections must be held under international observation Concern over Russia’s growing influence and security threats linked to Belarus MEPs urge sustained EU engagement with Belarus, denouncing human rights abuses and […]
October 26, 2025
“A path toward the degradation of education”: Pavel Tereshkovich’s comment on Lukashenka’s criticism of master’s programs
During a meeting with the Council of Ministers, Lukashenka questioned the need for master’s programs in the country. According to him, the Bologna Process was deliberately promoted in Belarus in order to attract trained specialists abroad and offer them jobs there. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Pavel Tereshkovich, comments on the situation: “Lukashenka […]
October 26, 2025
Events for the Day of Remembrance of the Executed Poets
On the night of October 29–30, 1937, more than a hundred Belarusian poets, writers, scholars, and cultural figures were executed in Minsk. That night became one of the most tragic pages in the history of Belarusian culture. Events dedicated to the Night of the Executed Poets will be held all over the world in their […]
October 26, 2025
Summary of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Strasbourg
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Strasbourg marked a significant step in strengthening ties between democratic Belarus and the European Parliament. During her meetings and speeches, she urged the international community to keep Belarus on the agenda and increase support for political prisoners and their families. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called for solidarity with Belarus, emphasized its role in […]
October 26, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of major political groups in the European Parliament
During her visit to Strasbourg, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a series of meetings with representatives of major political groups in the European Parliament. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya, together with Siarhei Tsikhanouski, attended meetings with the Renew Europe and Greens/EFA factions and met with the extended leadership of the Socialists and Democrats and Conservatives factions. Her core message was […]
October 26, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, together with Siarhei Tsikhanouski, met with the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Belarus during an extended session in Strasbourg, which brought together MEPs and their deputies from various political groups. The meeting focused on: support for and release of political prisoners; cooperation between Belarus’ democratic forces and European institutions; the roadmap for […]
October 23, 2025
Book presentation “Democratizing the Constitution of Belarus” held in Strasbourg
The book “Democratizing the Constitution of Belarus – Towards a Constitution for a New Belarus in a European Context” was presented in Strasbourg during Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit. The book reflects the joint work of Belarusian and Austrian experts on the draft Constitution of democratic Belarus. The event was held during a symposium organized by the […]
October 23, 2025
European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Belarus
Today, the European Parliament adopted a resolution “On the Situation in Belarus, Five Years After the Fraudulent Presidential Elections”. This document confirms continued support for the democratic forces of Belarus, calls for the release of all political prisoners, and demands new free elections under international supervision. The resolution condemns repression and the regime’s involvement in […]
October 23, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulates Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli on receiving the Sakharov Prize
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Congratulations to Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli on receiving the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought! Andrzej Poczobut is an example of professionalism and courage. He has remained true to his convictions despite pressure and imprisonment. The years behind bars did not break him – they made him even stronger. Andrzej has become […]
October 22, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament
President Roberta Metsola, Vice Presidents, Distinguished Members of the European Parliament! True pleasure to start a speech with such wonderful news. My sincere congratulations to Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli. I wish to thank everyone who supported this decision, and especially ECR and EPP, for nominating Andrzej Poczobut for the Sakharov prize. Andrzej truly deserves […]
October 22, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Father’s Day address
On October 21, Belarus celebrates Father’s Day. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shares a heartfelt message: “Dads, today is your day. I want to thank everyone who loves, protects, and supports their children, who knows how to be there even from afar, who is not afraid to teach their sons and daughters the most important things – to […]
October 22, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in an extended informal dinner of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg with representatives from Türkiye, Ukraine, Iraq, and other countries
At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined a working dinner held on the eve of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Alongside EU foreign ministers, the event gathered the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, and Moldova, as well as representatives of the […]
October 22, 2025
Visit to the Netherlands, meeting on Belarusians’ legal stay in Poland. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 13–19
VISIT TO THE NETHERLANDS Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to the Netherlands, meeting with ambassadors from more than twenty EU countries and with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, David van Weel. She also took part in the Congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), where she shared the experience […]
October 21, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian diaspora in the Netherlands
During her visit to the Netherlands, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian diaspora. “Meetings with Belarusians feel like being at home, like being in our Homeland, no matter where we are. So much warmth and sincerity – thank you for that, my dear ones”, she commented after the meeting.
October 19, 2025
“Belarusians’ Existential Struggle for Their Country’s Survival”: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture in the Netherlands
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered the annual public lecture organized by Raam op Rusland, a think tank specializing in Belarus, Ukraine, and neighboring regions. Her lecture was titled “Caught between Russia, Ukraine and NATO: The Belarusians’ Existential Struggle for Their Country’s Survival”. After the lecture, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya answered questions about the situation in Belarus, Russian influence, the […]
October 19, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Congress of the Party of European Socialists
During her visit to the Netherlands, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), where she shared the Belarusian experience of the struggle for democracy. The discussion featured Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler, Belgian Walloon Socialist Party President Paul Magnette, MEP Klára Dobrev, and Rainbow Rose President Dajana Bakić. The […]
October 19, 2025
“Lukashenka is not forever”: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed EU ambassadors in the Netherlands
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya began her visit to the Netherlands with a meeting of ambassadors from more than twenty EU countries. She addressed the participants with a speech that touched on a number of key issues, from the release of political prisoners to support for civil society. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also stressed that the democratic forces are preparing […]
October 19, 2025