“We need to free Belarus from Russian orbit.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s opening remarks at a panel discussion at New Belarus Conference 2023
Dear colleagues, Dear friends, What do we want the New Belarus to be? An independent European nation or a buffer zone? Or worse, a Russian colony? For me, the answer is clear: Belarus belongs in Europe. The war has made it clear that the alliance with Russia is a dead end. In alliance with Russia, […]
August 06, 2023
“We need to build a stronger team to reclaim our country.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya opened the New Belarus Conference 2023
It is great to see all participants of the conference, its guests, journalists, and the viewers who have joined us online. As I was preparing for the conference, I remembered the feeling I had a week ago — prior to the Marathon of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. I wondered: will the people rise to our call? […]
August 06, 2023
“The 2024 election will be a farce and an imitation.” Statement by the democratic forces of Belarus
August 05, 2023
Declaration by the democratic forces of Belarus on Solidarity with the People of Ukraine
August 05, 2023
Declaration of Future Membership of Belarus in the European Union
August 05, 2023
Political Declaration by the Democratic Forces of Belarus
August 05, 2023
Belarus’ political leaders held a roundtable discussion in Warsaw ahead of New Belarus Conference 2023
More than 50 politicians and activists took part in the meeting, including representatives from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, Coordination Council, National Anti-Crisis Management, political parties, Cyberpartisans, the BPF Party, Viktar Babaryka's HQ, “Nasha Partyia”, Belarusian Christian Democracy, United Civic Party, Belarusian Social Democratic Party, BSDP (People's Assembly), Za Svabodu Movement, Rabochy Rukh, […]
August 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will present a report in September on the work of the United Transitional Cabinet
“What should drive us is not grudges or sympathies, but ultimately the interests of Belarusians,” said Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya while addressing the Coordination Council, asking it to approve representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya pledged to meet with the Coordination Council to present a general report on the Cabinet's work and its plans, and […]
August 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian creative community in Warsaw
Team Theater is an independent troupe from Homiel, founded in 2016 by a group of actors led by director Andrei Bardukhayev-Arol. In 2020, the regime deprived the theater of its venue on political grounds, and in 2021, the creators fled to Poland and were granted international protection. More exiled artists joined the group later. Since […]
August 05, 2023
United Transitional Cabinet will conclude hearings before Coordination Council today
The Coordination Council has already held three days of hearings on the reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. After the Coordination Council hears the reports of all representatives, it will issue recommendations regarding the continuation or suspension of their activities. Today, Aliaksandr Azarau, the Representative for the Restoration of Law and Order, will […]
August 05, 2023
910 Belarusians were recognized as threats to national security in Lithuania. Kristina Rikhter gave recommendations to them
Today, Lithuanian authorities announced that 910 Belarusians have been recognized as individuals who pose a threat to the country's national security. Kristina Rikhter, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor on Legal Affairs, commented: “The information released by the Migration Department of Lithuania has greatly disturbed both Belarusians living in this country and the democratic community. Most countries in […]
August 04, 2023
Hearings on the reports of the United Transitional Cabinet before the Coordination Council continue
The Coordination Council began the third day of hearing reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Today, Representative for the Transit of Power Pavel Latushka will speak and answer Belarusians’ questions. The hearings will be live-streamed. On their first and second days, reports were heard from Alina Koushyk, Volha Harbunova, and Valery Kavaleuski.
August 04, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will inaugurate mural “In Honor of Invincible Belarusians” in Warsaw
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Just look at the beautiful mural our Belarusian artists have painted in the courtyard of the Belarusian House in Warsaw. The mural “In Honor of Invincible Belarusians” was created in solidarity with Belarus' political prisoners. This Saturday, August 5, at 12:00 Warsaw time, I will participate in its inauguration. Liavon Volski and Piotr […]
August 04, 2023
“We have a lot of issues to address. Let’s do it together”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites Belarusians to join New Belarus Conference 2023
The New Belarus Conference 2023 will be live-streamed on August 6, starting at 12:00 p.m. Minsk time. The conference is co-hosted by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the United Transitional Cabinet, and the Coordination Council. The conference will be streamed online at the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ZD9iV-40Ks?feature=share. Belarusians and friends of Belarus abroad are welcome to join […]
August 03, 2023
Second day of hearings of the representatives of the Joint Transition Cabinet to the Coordinating Council
The Coordination Council is about to begin the second day of hearings on the reports presented by representatives United Transitional Cabinet. Today, reports are expected from the Cabinet’s Representative for Social Issues, Volha Harbunova, and Representative for Foreign Affairs, Valery Kavaleuski. They will also answer the questions from Belarusians, collected through the open form. On […]
August 03, 2023
Digest of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Education and Science, July 2023
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August 02, 2023
United Transitional Cabinet is holding hearings before the Coordination Council
On August 2-3, the Coordination Council will hear the reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Today, reports are expected from Alina Koushyk, Representative for National Revival, and Valery Sakhashchyk, Representative for Defense and National Security. The Cabinet representatives will also answer questions from Belarusians collected through an open form. The hearings will be […]
August 02, 2023
Representatives of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the United Transitional Cabinet are visiting Kyiv and have met with Belarusian volunteer fighters
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Senior Advisor, Franak Viacorka, and Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, are currently in Kyiv. Today, they participated in a four-hour meeting with the Kalinouski Regiment, which Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also joined online.
August 01, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, the war in Ukraine took the lives of five Belarusian heroes”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, the war in Ukraine took the lives of five Belarusian heroes. The lives of five courageous warriors who sacrificed themselves for the sake of freedom and peace. In these moments, no words can comfort their loved ones and friends. The death of a loved one is always a huge pain. I offer […]
July 31, 2023
The “New Belarus” conference will be held in Warsaw on August 5-6
On August 5-6, the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, and the Coordination Council will hold the Conference “New Belarus”. The event is dedicated to the 3d Anniversary of the Belarus peaceful uprising that started on August 9, 2020, and the first Anniversary of the creation of the United Transitional Cabinet. More […]
July 31, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Belarusians, I am proud of us!”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I have followed our marathon until its very last minute. Together, we raised 574,306 euros to help political prisoners and their families. Within a week, the Supervisory Council, led by the United Transitional Cabinet Representative Volha Harbunova, will distribute the funds among 13 initiatives and foundations. The organizations will have two months to […]
July 31, 2023
More than 500,00 euros has been raised for political prisoners
Together, we have already raised more than 500,000 euros. The power of our solidarity is without a doubt impressive. I am truly grateful to everyone who joined the marathon and donated to help political prisoners and their families. We aim to raise as much as possible to support the people who need it most so […]
July 30, 2023
Solidarity marathon has raised more than 350,000 euros for political prisoners
Today’s solidarity marathon has raised more than 350,000 euros for political prisoners in Belarus. Until 21:59 (London time) tomorrow, everyone can join the marathon and support political prisoners and their families. Donate at the link: https://salidarnasc.com/.
July 29, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We make a greater impact when we join forces”
On July 29, YouTube channels of Belarus’ independent media outlets, as well as Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s channel, will host “We Care!” – an online solidarity marathon with Belarusian political prisoners. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “This marathon will serve as a powerful demonstration of our unity, showing how we can come together as a team for a worthy cause. […]
July 28, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “History shows that we Belarusians are good at defending what is ours”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “33 years ago, Belarus adopted its Declaration of State Sovereignty. The path Belarusians had to walk to restore their state was far more complex than that of many other nations. For two centuries, we were oppressed by the Russian Empire, not allowed to even dream of independence. Those who dared to pursue their […]
July 27, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites Belarusians to join New Belarus Conference 2023 online
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We have joined efforts with the United Transitional Cabinet and the Coordination Council to hold the New Belarus Conference. At the conference, we will openly discuss our achievements, successes and failures, plans, and a vision for the future of our country. We must address this not only for the people, but also for […]
July 26, 2023
“We care!”: join marathon of solidarity with Belarus’ political prisoners on July 29
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Every day the regime takes more innocent people hostage. People who want a better life for themselves, their children, and their country. The regime holds political prisoners in terrible conditions and isolates them from the outside world. There is no one to help them but us. We must be the voice for our […]
July 24, 2023
Join the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on August 9
August 9, 2020, was the day Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya won the election in Belarus, and protests against dictator Lukashenka started. On that day, Belarusians made a choice to live in a free country where everyone is respected and treasured and has the right to express themselves. That day brought together hundreds of thousands of Belarusians, and […]
July 24, 2023
New Belarus Conference 2023: what’s on the agenda?
On August 6, the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the United Transitional Cabinet, and the Coordination Council will hold the New Belarus Conference 2023 in Warsaw. Why? Over the past year, we have faced many challenges that will impact the future of our country. It’s been more than a year and a half since the war, […]
July 21, 2023