Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the nomination of John Coale as US Special Envoy to Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “United States President Donald Trump has nominated John Coale as the Special Envoy to Belarus. This is an important and encouraging step – a sign that Belarus and our political prisoners remain in the focus of the United States’ attention. I want to thank President Trump for this decision and for all his […]
November 09, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya honored Belarusian Anzacs in Australia
During her visit to Australia, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid tribute to the Belarusian Anzacs – natives of Belarus who fought in the ranks of the Australian Army during World War I. On Friday, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya laid flowers at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and took part in an official ceremony alongside representatives of the Belarusian […]
November 08, 2025
A “For Democratic Belarus” Group to be established in the Parliament of Victoria
During her visit to Melbourne, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the Belarusian diaspora visited the Parliament of the State of Victoria to meet with local MPs. In Australia, the parliaments and governments of individual states have broad powers. During the meeting, the participants discussed simplified procedures for legal stay and residency for Belarusians in Australia, […]
November 08, 2025
“History is not written by dictators – it is written by people.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a public lecture at Swinburne University in Melbourne
At Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a public lecture titled “From Prison Cells to Battlefields: Belarusians and Ukrainians Against the ‘Russian World’”. The discussion was moderated by renowned Australian journalist and university rector Beverley O’Connor, who emphasized the university’s readiness to welcome Belarusian researchers and students in technological and engineering fields. […]
November 08, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Michelle O’Neil
On 7 November, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Michelle O’Neil. The meeting took place in Melbourne. The discussion focused on support for Belarusian trade union leaders and activists who are currently imprisoned, as well as continued international pressure for their release. They also addressed joint efforts within […]
November 07, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
On November 6, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) – a leading think tank in the field of security and defense. In her address, she noted that Belarus today is under Russia’s control, and the Lukashenka regime has become its proxy, directly participating in the aggression against Ukraine. Ms. […]
November 07, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at an Australian conference on authoritarian alliances
In Canberra, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a conference focused on the growing cooperation between authoritarian regimes, Russia’s influence in Europe and Asia, and its partnership with China. The event was organized by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the University of Melbourne. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was the keynote speaker at the event, […]
November 07, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Australian House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick
In Canberra, the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in the Parliament House. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the democratic forces of Belarus and Australian MPs. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Speaker Dick for Australia’s principled stance in supporting Belarus’ democratic forces, emphasizing that “Australia is one of the […]
November 07, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong
On November 6, 2025, a meeting took place in Canberra between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Penny Wong, and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Minister Wong for the invitation to visit Australia and noted that in Belarus’ modern history, there had never been a […]
November 06, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra
On November 6, 2025, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, at his office in Canberra. This is the first time an Australian Prime Minister has received a Belarusian politician at this level. President Albanese expressed full support for the people and the democratic forces of Belarus. The parties discussed the […]
November 06, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of the Liberal Party of Australia
During her visit to Canberra, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a roundtable discussion with members of the Liberal Party. The meeting brought together politicians, experts, and representatives of civil society. The participants discussed ways to support political prisoners, democratic change in Belarus, and Belarusian communities in Australia. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya proposed practical steps for the current […]
November 06, 2025
Australia to launch a “For Democratic Belarus” Parliamentary Group
During Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Australia, her team visited the country’s parliament and held a series of meetings with representatives of political parties. As Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Parliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, reports, these meetings could open the possibility of establishing a group “For Democratic Belarus” in the Australian parliament: “Now, after a full day […]
November 05, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture at the Australian National University
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a lecture at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, titled “Freedom’s Frontier: Belarus and the Battle for Europe’s Future”. The event brought together students, researchers, diplomats, and media representatives. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s lecture focused on why Belarusians’ struggle for freedom is not just a national story but part of the broader European […]
November 05, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison
On November 4, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the former Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, in Sydney. Key topics of discussion included the situation in Belarus, international pressure on the Lukashenka and Putin regimes, and Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about three decades of authoritarianism in Belarus, the peaceful protests […]
November 05, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
In Wellington, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a public lecture titled “The Struggle for Democracy in Belarus” at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – the country’s leading foreign policy platform. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Dear Mr. Chair James Kember, Dear Executive Director Hamish McDougall, Kia ora, e hoa mā! Dear friends, First of all, let me thank […]
November 05, 2025
Fourth UN Periodic Review: Belarus fails to implement human rights recommendations
On November 3, 2025, the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council took place in Geneva, dedicated to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Belarus. This was the fourth UPR cycle — previous reviews were held in 2010, 2015, and 2020. Representatives of the regime tried to present a distorted picture, claiming that human […]
November 04, 2025
Paris Peace Forum, support for Belarusian journalists, temporary closure of the Belarus–Lithuania border. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 27 – November 2
PARIS PEACE FORUM Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid 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. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya attended a dinner at the Élysée Palace, where the President of France, […]
November 04, 2025
Paris Peace Forum, support for Belarusian journalists, temporary closure of the Belarus–Lithuania border. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 27 – November 2
PARIS PEACE FORUM Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid 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. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya attended a dinner at the Élysée Palace, where the President of France, […]
November 03, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is visiting Wellington, where she met with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters. She thanked the New Zealand government for supporting Belarus and Ukraine in international forums and called on the country to participate in joint actions at the UN and the Human Rights Council. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya invited New Zealand to […]
November 03, 2025
Diplomatic Advisor Dzianis Kuchynski visited London
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, paid a working visit to London, where he held a series of meetings aimed at deepening dialogue between Belarus’ democratic forces and the UK government, as well as strengthening parliamentary and governmental ties. One of the key meetings took place with the Special Advisor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
November 03, 2025
Monthly recap: October 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs
The Belarusian Helsinki Committee launched a new round of consultations for Belarusian civil society initiatives in three areas. The laureates of the 2025 Voice of the Freedom Generation Award were announced. The prize was established by PEN Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Center, the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Press Club Belarus, and Free Press for […]
November 03, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot
During a dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss the progress in freeing political prisoners and what France, the European Union, and the United States can do to facilitate further releases and stop repression. The parties also touched on the […]
November 03, 2025
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