Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys. The meeting focused on further joint efforts, particularly in countering propaganda and regime-linked groups that continue operating outside Belarus. Mr. Budrys emphasized the importance of security for Belarus’ democratic forces and stressed that Lithuania will continue to offer protection to those fleeing persecution.
Siarhei spoke about the years he spent in prison and highlighted that repression has not ended – as some are released, others are being imprisoned. He called for continued pressure and warned against any steps to legitimize the regime.
At the end of the meeting, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski expressed their gratitude to Lithuania for its principled stance, which has played a key role in the recent releases of political prisoners and increased pressure on the Lukashenka regime.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Lithuania consistently distinguishes Belarusians from Russians, both in residence permit procedures and broader policies. It supports the democratic forces of Belarus even in a difficult regional context and remains our trusted partner in the struggle for a free Belarus”.
