Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and United Transitional Cabinet Representatives met with Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Representative for the Transit of Power Pavel Latushka, Representative for Foreign Affairs Valery Kavaleuski, Representative for the Restoration of Law and Order Aliaksandr Azarau, and Representative for Defense and National Security Valery Sakhaschyk took part in the meeting. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya told the Minister about the […]
October 03, 2022
United Transitional Cabinet Representative for the Restoration of Law and Order Aliaksandr Azarau addressed Belarusians regarding potential mobilization in the country
Aliaksandr Azarau: “We cannot confirm a covert or open mobilization in Belarus now. But we can certainly confirm events aimed at adjusting the mobilization plans and enhancing the Armed Forces' preparedness for mobilization. No one can guarantee that people won't be drafted on mobilization soon after they show up at the enlistment office upon a […]
September 30, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address to Belarusians: “Whatever the mobilization assignment says, do not do it”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “What started on February 24 is a war. Russia invaded Ukraine, destroying and occupying Ukrainians cities and towns and killing civilians. Mobilization in Russia signals that the Kremlin has failed to fulfill its plan to destroy Ukraine. They can’t afford to retreat and will now sacrifice even more human lives. Lukashenka has claimed […]
September 30, 2022
The official position of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus on the territorial integrity and independence of Georgia
Lukashenko's visit to Abkhazia demonstrates his political bankruptcy and complete dependence on the Kremlin. Such irresponsible behaviour of the illegitimate regime sets a dangerous precedent against the background of the illegal referendums of the Russian Federation in Ukraine and undermines the national interests of Belarus. Any further action by the regime to recognise the independence […]
September 28, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the Labour Party Сonference 2022 in Liverpool
“Dear Keir Starmer, Dear Conference, I have come here to tell you how I feel at such an important moment in our world’s history. I am happy to be with you here today. I am happy that I am not in a torture chamber like so many of my friends. I am happy that my […]
September 28, 2022
United Transitional Cabinet Representative for Defense and National Security – on the death of Belarusian military volunteer of the Pahonia regiment
Valery Sakhaschyk: “Aliaksei was one of the most experienced and respected soldiers. Before his service in the Pahonia regiment, he already had two years of experience fighting in the anti-terrorist operation in Ukraine. What brought him to the volunteer unit was his love of truth and keen sense of justice. He was, without exaggeration, the […]
September 27, 2022
Resolution by the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus “On Actions to Restore Independence and Sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus”
Pursuant to the statement dated 22.09.2022, the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus resolves that: 1. The Representative for the Restoration of Law and Order shall report to the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus on the readiness and timelines for the implementation of the Peramoga mobilization plan. 2. The Representative for Defense and National Security shall […]
September 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with US Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya. The Belarusian leader stressed the importance of keeping Belarus at the center of the international community's attention, including in organizations like the UN. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the […]
September 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
During the session of the UN General Assembly, the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. This was their second meeting since 2020 and the first following the establishment of Belarus' major executive body in August this year. At the […]
September 22, 2022
Statement by the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus “On demanding the Russian Federation to unconditionally withdraw troops from the territory of the Republic of Belarus”
In view of: – the direct threat posed by the actions by the illegal regime to involve the Republic of Belarus in the war, loss of independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Belarus due to its participation in union agreements on cooperation, signed in violation of democratic procedures and after the anti-constitutional coup […]
September 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Margareta Cederfelt
On the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a working meeting with Margareta Cederfelt, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. At the meeting, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the recent developments in Belarus and paid special attention to political prisoners and continuing human rights violations. For her part, Ms. Cederfeld […]
September 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “No Belarusian must die for Putin’s ambitions and Lukashenka’s mistakes”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, seven months into his unsuccessful “special operation”, Putin officially admitted that human life is worthless to him. Military mobilization is called partial just for show, as eventually people will be sent to death for nothing, regardless of age, profession and military experience. The main question for our country now is whether the two […]
September 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro. This is the first contact of the Belarusian leader with the head of the OAS – an authoritative regional organization that comprises all countries of North and South America. During […]
September 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech for II Belarusian Business Forum in Warsaw
“Dear distinguished speakers, dear forum guests, I would like to thank you all for coming to Belarusian Business Forum. Congratulations to the host and the organizers: Warsaw Stock Exchange and its CEO Doctor Marek Dietl, members of my economic team led by Aleś Alachnovič, think-tank CASE Belarus, and ABBA – Association of Belarusian Business Abroad. […]
September 19, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived at the UN headquarters, venue for the 77th UN General Assembly session
The United Nations is the world's key international organization and the one place where all the world’s nations can gather together. The UN has a General Assembly with all member countries represented. States' foreign ministers, heads of government or even heads of state gather once a year for the General Debate. During this high-level week, […]
September 19, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the amnesty that never came
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “No amnesty was announced on September 17 — Lukashenka lied yet again. Before that, he claimed he would not be involved in the war against Ukraine, but became Putin's accomplice. Then, he said the Russian army would not retreat — and this, too, turned out to be untrue. He also invented the "holiday" of September […]
September 18, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is heading to New York to join events related to the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on September 18 to 22
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will visit the UN headquarters to hold a number of bilateral meetings, as well as take part in a number of events. On September 19 at 12:30 New York time, the Estonian delegation and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will hold a high-level discussion on the political crisis in Belarus, as well as the regime's involvement […]
September 16, 2022
Alina Koushyk assigned as the United Transitional Cabinet Representative for National Revival
Alina Koushyk is a Belarusian journalist, coach, TV host and director. She has a degree in history and has founded numerous social projects. For the past 15 years, she has worked at Belsat TV, where she was the host of the Belsat Studio, PraSvet and 54% shows. In addition, Alina co-founded the Center for Belarusian […]
September 16, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing for diplomats of 25 countries
Yesterday, September 14, diplomats from 25 countries joined Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's briefing in Vilnius on the situation in Belarus. The meeting was held at the Czech embassy, as the Czech Republic currently holds the Presidency of the EU Council. Ambassadors and diplomats from Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, […]
September 15, 2022
Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been in the punitive confinement for more than three weeks
Let us remind you that Siarhei has been kept in the punishment cell of prison No. 8 in Zhodzina since August 19. He is in a cold cell of about 5 square meters in which there is practically no daylight. Siarhei is also virtually deprived of normal sleep, as his “bed” is now wooden planks […]
September 14, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with the Lithuanian Seimas’ faction of Social Democrats
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the faction of Social Democrats in Lithuanian Seimas. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked the MPs for standing by the Belarusian civil society and openly and consistently supporting Belarusians. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also spoke about the recent sentences to activists and crackdown on trade unions, as well as about Belarusian military volunteers in Ukraine. […]
September 13, 2022
Tatsiana Zaretskaya assigned as the United Transitional Cabinet Representative for Finance and Economy
Tatsiana Zaretskaya is the founder and CEO of Laava Tech, which deals with automation and energy consumption reduction in agriculture, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Tatsiana has also been included in the annual global Innovators Under 35 list by MIT. Her startup Laava Tech has clients throughout Europe, China, and the US. Here is […]
September 09, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with advisor to Ukraine’s President Oleksiy Arestovych
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked Mr. Arestovych for supporting Belarusians. In response, he said that “it would be a mistake to call Belarusians incapable of resistance.” During the conversation Mr. Arestovich said he understands the situation in Belarus and emphasized the role of the Belarusian underground resistance. He also stressed that Ukrainians distinguish between the actions of […]
September 08, 2022
Belarusians will have a voice at the Council of Europe: a Contact Group was formed
The Council of Europe decided to establish a Contact Group for cooperation with Belarusian society. In this way, the Council of Europe adopted Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's proposal, voiced at her meetings with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and during her address to the PACE. Earlier, the Council of Europe renounced contacts with representatives […]
September 08, 2022
United Transitional Cabinet issued its first decree “On Defending Independence and Sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus”
Today, Ukraine, assessing the situation in Belarus, named it an “occupied state”. Prior to that, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister named Belarus partially occupied. This is the most difficult time for the independence of our country in the last 30 years. Defending and restoring independence is a priority for the United Transitional Cabinet, and thus the first […]
September 07, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We will be happy to see every person who is released. But absolutely everyone must be free”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, ten political prisoners were sentenced to a total of 94 years in prison. Marfa Rabkova, a coordinator of the Viasna Human Rights Center, was sentenced to 15 years in prison just for helping people. Immediately after the sentence was read, detentions began – relatives of the convicts, human rights activists, and even […]
September 06, 2022
Why Belarus still needs constitutional reform?
The significant amendments to the Constitution of Belarus adopted in 1996, 2004 and 2022 after holding referendums destroyed the balance of powers between the authorities and subsequently concentrated all power in the hands of the President. The European Commission for Democracy through Law (the Venice Commission) has stated that this only exacerbated the lack of […]
September 06, 2022
Tatiana Shchyttsova on Knowledge Day: “Whether our children will have a future depends on their teachers and parents”
Tatiana Shchyttsova: “September 1 marks Knowledge Day in Belarus. It is the most democratic holiday because it relates to everyone in our society. Knowledge is the universal value that binds everyone together: It connects different generations. It links private and public interests. It binds the interests of business and civil society. Every parent wants their […]
September 01, 2022
“You have seen with your own eyes what is good and evil”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s words to children
“This year, the first of September is a good day for me – I can take the children to school myself. A year ago I couldn’t be with them on their first day at school after holidays because of a working visit. But for years I had been a mum who would always be at […]
September 01, 2022