Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address to EPP Group in the European Parliament, 2022
“President Roberta Metsola, Honourable Manfred Weber, Honourable Andrius Kubilius, Honourable Rasa Juknevičienė, Dear excellencies, Distinguished members of EPP group, For many-many years you have stood with democratic Belarus. It’s the EPP who was always nearby when we needed help. It’s you who helped us to secure the release of political prisoners. It’s you who held […]
October 13, 2022
United Transitional Cabinet Representative for Foreign Affairs Valery Kavaleuski is visiting Ukraine to establish official relations between the Cabinet and the Ukrainian authorities
As part of the visit, Kavaleuski is set to inform the Ukrainian side about the activities of the Cabinet and hold consultations regarding the escalation of the Lukashenka regime's involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Mr. Kavaleuski will also raise the issue of joint measures to protect the independence of both countries in the […]
October 12, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to visit Brussels on October 11-14 at the invitation of the European Parliament
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the meeting of female speakers of the European Union and address the EU Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). She will also launch the Office for the Democratic Belarus in Brussels. The national leader and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus will address the European politicians regarding the […]
October 11, 2022
“We are proposing to build an alliance with democratic Belarus”. Tsikhanouskaya addressed to the President of Ukraine
“I am convinced that Russia will be defeated, and Ukraine will restore its territorial integrity and defend its independence. Belarusians will be standing with the people of Ukraine the whole time. But Belarusians are not equal to Lukashenka. Lukashenka is a national disgrace. No one knows what Lukashenka might announce tomorrow or the day after. He […]
October 10, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Ales Bialiatski on the Nobel Peace Prize
“This is incredible news! The people of Belarus are proud of Ales Bialiatski, and now the whole world knows that. Now Belarus has one more Nobel laureate who opposes the dictatorship and the war. I congratulate Ales and his family on this award. I am convinced that it is a very important sign of support to […]
October 07, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the regime’s attempts to control the economy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The regime is trying to address problems in the economy – this time by banning price increases. It might as well ban rains or subzero temperatures. All this has nothing to do with reality and, unfortunately, does not solve the problem. Holding down the prices might only cause shortages, which would make the lives […]
October 06, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the situation with political prisoners and independent media, as well as the Belarusian military volunteers. The Belarusian leader thanked Élisabeth Borne for France’s decision to abstain from presenting ambassador’s credentials to Lukashenka and appoint Violaine de Villemeur as special envoy. They also discussed: Political and diplomatic support for Belarus, which could […]
October 05, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Cabinet Representatives met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
Within the framework of the Warsaw Security Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Alina Koushyk, Tatsiana Zaretskaya, Aliaksandr Azarau and Pavel Latushka joined the meeting and were introduced in their new positions to the Polish side. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya and the Cabinet Representatives spoke […]
October 05, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz
Cardinal Kazimierz Nych is an archbishop, one of the most authoritative bishops of the Polish Church. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked the Cardinal for the Church’s decision to allow Belarusians in Poland to pray in the Belarusian language, and for providing premises for Belarusians in Warsaw to gather humanitarian aid. They used the premises as an aid […]
October 05, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish President Andrzej Duda
President Duda received Ms. Tsikhanouskaya at his residence, Belweder Palace in Warsaw. The President expressed his support for Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the entire democratic movement. For her part, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked the President and the entire Polish government for the latest changes in the legislation aimed at simplifying the regulations of stay for Belarusians in […]
October 05, 2022
“We ask Ukraine to establish cooperation with the United Transitional Cabinet”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech for a panel discussion at the Warsaw Security Forum 2022
“Dear excellencies, Dear friends, Dear Minister Mantas Adomėnas, Minister Czaputowicz, Honorable Oleksandra Ustinova Honorable Steve Cohen, It’s an honor for me to be here. Two years ago, Belarus rose up against the bloody dictatorship that has been destroying the country for 27 years. Thousands of people took to the streets, not because of economic or […]
October 05, 2022
All representatives of the reshaped United Transitional Cabinet gathered in Warsaw for a series of working meetings
The first meeting focused on the defense bloc of the strategy. The Representatives: finalized the Peramoga Plan, assessed the readiness for its activation, and decided to begin preparing the society for implementation of the Plan; approved the plans for several active law enforcement officials in the officer ranks to join the activities of the Cabinet; […]
October 04, 2022
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