The Belarusian leader continues her working visit to the USA. One of her key meetings in Washington was with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, at the White House.
During the discussion, the parties addressed the need for comprehensive support for Belarus and Ukraine. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about Belarusian volunteer fighters and aid workers in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine’s victory for a democratic transition in Belarus. She raised the issue of the military and political situation in Belarus, highlighting the negligible public support for joining the war and unification with Russia.
A crucial topic of the talks was strengthening pressure on the Lukashenka regime. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya stressed that restrictions should have no loopholes and must aim at the release of political prisoners, targeting the regime and its assistance to Russia in the war.
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also underscored the importance of issuing visas and supporting Belarusian civil society in exile as Belarusians need to remain mobile while the regime must be isolated.
