Today, during a side event of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will present the Red Paper, an analytical document, to European policymakers.
What is this document prepared by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, and why is it important? Here’s a straightforward explanation.
- It is called the Red Paper to underscore the urgency and seriousness of the security threats linked to Belarus. This is not just a statement of position – the document systematically backs it up with facts and provides recommendations.
- It is presented today because the situation has escalated. Threats from Russia are growing, and there are signals of a potential attack on NATO countries from Belarus’ territory. It is crucial to acknowledge this reality now and propose an alternative. Because this is a pivotal moment in defining Belarus’ future and its relationship with Europe.
- The document clearly outlines both the opportunities that cooperation can bring and the risks of inaction.
The Red Paper helps make the case that Belarus can be not just a threat – but part of the solution for regional security. It gives Belarusians grounds to see themselves as included in the conversation about Europe’s future and helps challenge common myths – for instance, that without Russia, Belarus is doomed to isolation or will become “another Ukraine”.
