Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Urmas Reinsalu, the Foreign Minister of Estonia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked the minister for his help in resolving visa and migration issues that Belarusians were faced with. Several agreements were achieved: – In the coming weeks, Estonia's special diplomatic representative for relations with the democratic Belarus will arrive in Vilnius. Said representative will work alongside Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the Joint Transitional Cabinet. – […]
February 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met up with Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, at the Munich Security Conference
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Nancy Pelosi discussed the need for stable support of Belarus, namely the support of the civilian society and independent media, in particular Radio Svaboda, which is funded by the US Congress. Pelosi accepted an invitation to speak at the Kalinovski Forum in Washington on March 23rd and agreed to facilitate hearings in […]
February 19, 2023
Participation in the Munich Security Conference, discussion of the future of security and common strategy in the region with European partners. Progress report of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her Office for February 13-18th, 2023
– Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a press conference that marked 6 months of the creation of the United Transitional Cabinet. There, the reports on the work of the representatives were showcased. – On February 16-19th, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took a business trip to Germany, where she took part in the Munich Security Conference. She met […]
February 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the Munich Security Conference: “Belarus must leave the CSTO and Union State”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I believe democratic changes in Belarus will become the best reinforcement for Ukraine's victory. Today I want to share our vision of changes in Belarus: 1. Belarus withdraws from the Union State with Russia. After February 24, we see no prospects in partnership with the Russian Federation. All agreements between the Lukashenka regime […]
February 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the Press Conference on Democratic Belarus at the Munich Security Conference 2023
“Dear friends, dear members of the press It’s a great privilege to speak at the Munich Security Conference on behalf of Belarusian people and the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus. I was glad to meet German Chancellor Scholz, President Von Der Leyen, and Czech President-Elect Pavel and many other dignitaries representing nations who support Belarusians. […]
February 18, 2023
Proposals to support civil society and cultural and educational initiatives: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with George Soros in Munich
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and George Soros discussed the situation in Belarus. Soros noted that he has been mentioning Belarus during the meetings and wished democratic changes for the country, adding that on the first day of the Munich Conference he finished his speech by mentioning Belarus. George Soros mentioned how in 1997 his foundation was forced […]
February 18, 2023
Coalition for Democratic Belarus, support for the repressed: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
During the Munich conference, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen. In December 2021, following their previous meeting, the European Commission doubled its assistance to Belarusian civil society. This time, Ms. von der Leyen and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed an international coalition in support of independent Belarus. Lukashenka is rapidly surrendering Belarusian sovereignty, […]
February 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the regime-initiated sale of her husband’s property: “The regime has already descended to looting and banditry”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We have spent many good and joyful days in this apartment with Siarhei and our children. No matter how hard these people try to deprive us of our family, love, and memories, they will fail – every moment of happiness remains with us. But the regime has already descended to looting and banditry. […]
February 18, 2023
Withdrawal of Russian troops from Belarus, issues of Belarusian students: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the newly elected president of the Czech Republic at the Munich Security Conference
During the Munich conference, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with the newly elected president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel. He is the ex-NATO general who won the elections with the largest result in the history of direct elections in Czechia. He assured Ms. Tsikhanouskaya of his willingness to support democratic Belarus. The national leader […]
February 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Irish Foreign Minister and discussed support for the Belarusian language, student exchanges, and assistance to civil society
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Micheál Martin, former prime minister and current foreign minister of Ireland. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called on Ireland to support initiatives for the release and rehabilitation of political prisoners, projects to strengthen national identity, the work of the Contact Group on Belarus within […]
February 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis
Pinchas Solomonovich Goldschmidt is a world-renowned rabbi, scholar, and leader of the Jewish community. Mr. Goldschmidt and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed the situation of the Jewish community in Belarus, as well as contacts with Israel. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya condemned Lukashenka's anti-Semitic statements and noted the important role of the Jewish community in Belarusian history. The Belarusian leader […]
February 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the Munich Security Conference: “The security of the entire region depends on Belarus.”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on Europe to be decisive and consistent, emphasized the need to hold accomplices of the Lukashenka regime accountable, and spoke about Belarusian partisans, cyber-partisans, and volunteer fighters in Ukraine. She also stressed the importance of caring for the future security of the region now. “Belarus should not remain a problem to be […]
February 17, 2023
Future security in the region and a shared strategy in the region between Baltic Sea and the Black Sea: talks in Munich with Olaf Scholz
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and a delegation of the Office and the United Transitional Cabinet held a meeting with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. They discussed the need for a new coordinated strategy to defend Belarus’ independence. They also met with the Head of Scholz's Chancellery, Wolfgang Schmidt, to discuss the future regional security and a […]
February 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s delegation held talks on regional security with Head of Olaf Scholz’s Chancellery at the Munich Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Wolfgang Schmidt, Head of Olaf Scholz's Chancellery. They discussed the future of security in the region. They discussed: – forming a coalition in support of a democratic Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged Germany to become the leader of such a coalition to ensure a peaceful transition of […]
February 17, 2023
New Belarus passport, visa procedures simplification: meeting with EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson
At the meeting, a draft document was presented that exiled Belarusians could use as their ID, show to confirm their citizenship, and, in a perfect scenario, travel with. Although there is still a lot of work ahead, an important first step has been taken in this direction to ensure that the document is in line […]
February 17, 2023
Support for the Contact Group and participation in the Council of Europe summit. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland and current chair of the Council of Europe Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir. Representatives of Iceland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Belarus’ United Transitional Cabinet and the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also joined the meeting. They discussed the expansion of Belarus's participation in Council of […]
February 17, 2023
The Munich Security Conference started. Regional security contours and strategies for releasing political prisoners on the agenda of the Belarusian delegation
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's delegation, including representatives of her Office and the United Transitional Cabinet, began their working meetings. They have already met with Michael McFaul, the former US ambassador who is now actively working to help Ukraine and Belarus. In view of the recent signals from the regime, they discussed a strategy for the release of […]
February 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is heading to Germany to take part in the Munich Security Conference
In this address to Belarusians, she explains why this conference is important for Belarusians, what she will be doing in Munich, and how it will help Belarusians. She will hold a number of meetings with politicians and communicate to them the importance of distinguishing the people of Belarus from the regime, preventing the deployment of […]
February 16, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, at the invitation of President Gitanas Nausėda, took part in the solemn events in honor of the Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, Speaker of the Parliament Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, former President Dalia Grybauskaitė, former President Valdas Adamkus, and the first leader of Lithuania after the restoration of independence Vytautas Landsbergis for today’s events dedicated to the Lithuanian national holiday, the State Restoration Day. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: […]
February 16, 2023
“Siarhei, I know we will get through this”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – on the day of the new “trial” of Siarhei Tsikhanouski
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The other day I heard that celebrating St. Valentine’s Day was forbidden in our country. And today, on this very day, my husband is on trial again in Belarus. I do not want to waste words on those who judge with no respect for the law and forbid people to live their lives. […]
February 14, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Athletes supporting the war must not be cleared to compete in the Olympics”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Just as the free-minded athlete Nadzeya Astapchuk has been held for a month and a half in detention under conditions of torture and then forced to repent in an interview, the world is seriously discussing whether the athletes of the regime and Russia can be admitted to the Olympics. Since 2020, Belarusian athletes […]
February 10, 2023
Security wing, cooperation with Ukraine, aid for political prisoners: United Transitional Cabinet reports on six months of work
As the United Transitional Cabinet neared its six months milestone, it issued a press release with half-year results from its representatives. The results in the report cover: – Belarus in the international arena. – Cooperation with Ukraine. – The work of the Cabinet’s security wing. – Sanctions against the regime’s “wallets” and those responsible for […]
February 09, 2023
Resolution in support of Belarus. Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Poland
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Poland at the invitation of the Speaker of the Polish Senate. Today Ms. Tsikhanouskaya addressed the Polish Senate. In her speech, she urged Poland to be stay resolute and stand up for Belarus' independence. She also urged senators to include Belarus in their election agendas during the campaign in Poland. Sviatlana […]
February 08, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the sentences of Andrzej Poczobut and rail partisans Yury Selvich and Siarhei Pliashkun
“Today the "court" handed down two politically motivated sentences at once – to journalist Andrzej Poczobut and rail partisans Yury Selvich and Siarhei Pliashkun. 8, 14, 16 years of imprisonment. As a professional journalist, Andrzej Poczobut has been defending human rights. The sentence of 8 years in a high-security prison shows the regime's attitude toward […]
February 08, 2023
On February 7-8, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will visit Warsaw to speak at the plenary session of the Polish Senate
At the invitation of the Marshal (Speaker) of the Polish Senate, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet will take part in the Senate hearings, with the Belarusian leader making an address. Also that day, the Senate intends to adopt a resolution on Belarus. In addition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is scheduled to meet the […]
February 07, 2023
Digest of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Education and Science, January 2023 / Issue 1
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February 06, 2023
Svitlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Tadevush Kastsiushka was born on this day”
Svitlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Tadevush Kastsiushka was born on this day. The United States, Poland, and France have been fighting for the right to call him their national hero. But Belarus has not. Although he fought for Belarusians’ right to be Belarusians. Kastsiushka was one of the people at the dawn of the Belarusian national consciousness. But […]
February 04, 2023
Support for artists and cultural initiatives: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Alina Koushyk met with the Belarusian Council for Culture
On February 2, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskayaya and United Transitional Cabinet Representative for National Revival Alina Koushyk met with the heads of the Belarusian Council for Culture Siarhei Budkin and Ales Chakhouski. The meeting took place at Sviatlana Tsikhanouskayaya's Office in Vilnius. The Belarusian Council for Culture spoke about the results of its work in 2022. Throughout […]
February 03, 2023
The Council of Europe launched an action plan to support Belarus’ democratic forces and civil society in 2023
The Contact Group on Belarus was established within the Council of Europe by the resolution of the CoE Committee of Ministers on September 7, 2022. The Group comprises representatives of the democratic forces and civil society of Belarus, as well as representatives of the Council of Europe. The Contact Group held its meetings on November […]
February 03, 2023