Visits to London and Lisbon, Ostrogski Forum. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: November 10–17
VISIT TO LONDON On November 12–13, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited London. She held meetings with representatives of the government and Parliament and took part in the panel discussion “The Fight for Freedom in Eastern Europe”. With the UK’s Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed continued bilateral consultations and the UK’s possible contribution […]
November 18, 2025
Visits to Australia and New Zealand. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: November 3–9
VISIT TO AUSTRALIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Australia, meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong (who invited her to visit the country), House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick, Australian Council of Trade Unions President Michele O’Neil, and former Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. The key topics included international accountability and justice, […]
November 11, 2025
European Parliament’s resolution on Belarus, visit to Luxembourg, meeting with Roberta Metsola. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 20–26
VISIT TO STRASBOURG From October 21 to 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Strasbourg. During the intensive visit, she: delivered a speech at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament together with Siarhei Tsikhanouski, congratulating the Sakharov Prize laureates Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli; met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola; participated in meetings of the Renew […]
October 28, 2025
Visit to the Netherlands, meeting on Belarusians’ legal stay in Poland. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 13–19
VISIT TO THE NETHERLANDS Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to the Netherlands, meeting with ambassadors from more than twenty EU countries and with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, David van Weel. She also took part in the Congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), where she shared the experience […]
October 21, 2025
Support for media and civil society, Parliamentary Alliance, political prisoner releases. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: October 6–12
THIRD MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE “FOR DEMOCRATIC BELARUS” IN PARIS Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the 3rd meeting of the Parliamentary Alliance “For Democratic Belarus”, organized by the French National Assembly and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. The event brought together over one hundred participants: MPs from fourteen European countries, representatives of two international organizations, Belarusian experts […]
October 14, 2025
European Political Community Summit and Warsaw Security Forum. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: September 29 – October 5
EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY SUMMIT Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the European Political Community Summit, attended by over 50 leaders from European countries. She held brief meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and several other leaders. […]
October 07, 2025
Meeting with the new Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas, new Advisor on Education and Science. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: September 15–21
MEETING WITH THE NEW SPEAKER OF THE SEIMAS OF LITHUANIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the new Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania, Juozas Olekas. Until recently, Juozas Olekas headed the Seimas group “For a Democratic Belarus”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Speaker Olekas for his principled stance and steadfast support of democratic Belarus from the Lithuanian Seimas. […]
September 22, 2025
Political prisoners released! Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: September 8–14
RELEASE OF POLITICAL PRISONERS On September 11, 52 political prisoners were released in Belarus, including 38 Belarusian citizens. They were forcibly transferred from Belarus to Lithuania. Among them was Mikalai Statkevich, who refused to leave Belarus. On September 12, a joint press conference took place in Vilnius. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed those released, thanked President Trump […]
September 15, 2025
Visit to Slovenia, meeting with Austria’s Foreign Minister, the Second Congress on Political Prisoners. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: September 1–7
VISIT TO SLOVENIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia. On the sidelines of the event, she met with the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar; the Foreign Minister of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon; the EU Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib; the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Olexandr Mischenko; as well as […]
September 08, 2025
Speech before EU foreign ministers, visit to Denmark, Second Congress on Political Prisoners. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 25–31
VISIT TO DENMARK On August 28–29, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Denmark to address the Gymnich meeting of EU foreign ministers, as well as representatives of the United Kingdom, Norway, and Iceland. In her speech, she stressed: The release of political prisoners is possible thanks to the joint efforts of the EU and the US; More than […]
September 02, 2025
Resumption of German humanitarian visa issuance, appeal to European leaders, responses to the regime’s actions. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 18–24
GERMANY RESUMED HUMANITARIAN VISA ISSUANCE FOR BELARUSIANS In July, Germany suspended the issuance of humanitarian visas. The democratic forces of Belarus and the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya immediately responded and contacted German partners at all levels to advocate for resumed issuance. This week, it was announced that new applications are accepted. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on […]
August 26, 2025
Removal of a Belarusian citizen from the Interpol database, implementation of the New Belarus Conference plans. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 11–17
FIRST CASE OF A BELARUSIAN REMOVED FROM THE INTERPOL DATABASE For several years, the Lukashenka regime has tried to use Interpol as a tool of political persecution. This week saw the first case of a Belarusian citizen removed from the Interpol database, thanks to the work of the Legal Team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. STATEMENT […]
August 19, 2025
New Belarus Conference, fifth anniversary of the protests, solidarity events worldwide. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 4–10
NEW BELARUS CONFERENCE The New Belarus Conference 2025 took place in Warsaw on August 9–10, organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the United Transitional Cabinet. It brought together over 400 representatives of Belarusian civil society organizations and political bodies, politicians, diplomats, experts, activists, and journalists. The events emphasized the unity of democratic forces […]
August 11, 2025
Visit to Finland, solidarity rally for Ukraine, preparations for the New Belarus Conference. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: July 28 – August 3
NEW BELARUS CONFERENCE On August 9–10, Warsaw will host the New Belarus Conference 2025, summarizing five years of the democratic forces’ work. Joint resolutions are expected to be adopted, and new appointments to the United Transitional Cabinet announced. See the program at the link. To register as a participant, use this form. If you’re a […]
August 05, 2025
Appeal to President Zelenskyy, solidarity with Ukraine. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: July 21–27
NEW BELARUS CONFERENCE The New Belarus Conference 2025 will take place in Warsaw on August 9–10, marking the anniversary of the mass protests of 2020. The event will feature a review of five years of the democratic forces’ efforts, joint resolutions, new campaigns, and United Transitional Cabinet appointments. See the conference program at the link. […]
July 28, 2025
Meetings at NATO, aid for independent media, 5th anniversary of the 2020 protests. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: July 14–20
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROTESTS The democratic forces are preparing to mark the 5th anniversary of the 2020 presidential election. On this day, they call on the international community to support Belarusians in their struggle for freedom. The New Belarus Conference in Warsaw will bring together all bodies of the democratic forces and civil society […]
July 21, 2025
Visit to Croatia, meeting with Lithuania’s Interior Minister, press briefing with ambassadors. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: July 7–13
VISIT TO CROATIA On July 11–12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to Croatia to take part in the Dubrovnik Forum. The visit included meetings with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to discuss support for Belarus’ democratic forces and the EU’s policy vis-a-vis Belarus, as well as with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss […]
July 14, 2025
Meeting with Lithuania’s Foreign Minister, UN Human Rights Council side event. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 30 – July 6
MEETING WITH THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF LITHUANIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski met with Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys. The discussion focused on joint efforts against the regime’s groups and propaganda operating outside Belarus. Lithuania reaffirmed its support and protection for those fleeing persecution. The Tsikhanouskis thanked Lithuania for its principled […]
July 07, 2025
First meetings after Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s release, NATO Summit, Red Paper presentation, rallies in Warsaw and Vilnius. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 23–29
VISIT TO POLAND On June 26, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski made their first joint visit to Warsaw. They held meetings: with President Andrzej Duda, discussing further steps to support the Belarusian democratic movement and Belarusians who have found refuge in Poland; with Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, who became Siarhei’s symbolic “godfather” during his imprisonment. […]
June 30, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski is free! Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 16–22
RELEASE OF POLITICAL PRISONERS On June 21, Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other prisoners were released in Belarus. Among them were 5 Belarusians and citizens of Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Japan, and Sweden. All were evacuated to Lithuania, where Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and ambassadors of the respective countries greeted them. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked President Trump and the United […]
June 23, 2025
EU–Belarus Consultative Group meeting, Brussels Forum 2025, response to TikTok restrictions in Belarus. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 9–15
VISIT TO BRUSSELS On June 11–12, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to Brussels, where the 5th meeting of the EU–Belarus Consultative Group took place. In addition to broader topics like the release of political prisoners and regional security, the meeting addressed practical issues faced by Belarusians, including visas, scholarships, legal stay, and support for […]
June 16, 2025
Meeting in the Lithuanian Seimas, Lustration Concept, roundtable in Estonia. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 2–8
MEETING IN THE LITHUANIAN SEIMAS An extended meeting of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus” took place in the Lithuanian Seimas. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the democratic forces of Belarus joined it to discuss support for political prisoners, Belarusian-language education, the legal status of Belarusian volunteer fighters in Ukraine, and possible agreements […]
June 09, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s arrest anniversary, Lustration Concept, Charlemagne Prize ceremony. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 26 – June 1
ANNIVERSARY OF SIARHEI TSIKHANOUSKI’S ARREST May 29 marked five years since Siarhei Tsikhanouski was arrested. In her address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared personal reflections about her husband and their journey, calling on Belarusians to remember the people imprisoned for speaking the truth. She also thanked Belarusians and the international community for their continued support, stressing that […]
June 02, 2025
Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 19–25
CONFERENCE OF THE BELARUSIAN DIASPORA From May 23 to 25, Warsaw hosted the 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora. The first working day began with a report presentation by BELPOL. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the event and addressed its participants: “The report we presented today is fundamental work. It analyzes not only the internal policies of […]
May 26, 2025
Visits to Luxembourg, Poland, and Albania, Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners events. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 12–18
VISIT TO ALBANIA Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the 6th European Political Community Summit in Tirana – one of the key political platforms in Europe, where leaders from 46 countries and major international organizations gathered to address common challenges. She held a series of meetings, including with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
May 19, 2025
Visits to the United States and Latvia, release of political prisoners, Victory Day. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 4–11
VICTORY DAY ADDRESS On the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians with important reflections on war, peace, and our responsibility to history: “I see how in Belarus this date is being turned into yet another show with loud slogans and military equipment. But peace is not born from […]
May 13, 2025
Visits to Warsaw, Valencia, and the United States, meeting at the Lithuanian Military Academy. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: April 28 – May 3
VISIT TO WARSAW Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the Three Seas Summit in Warsaw at the invitation of Polish President Andrzej Duda. During the summit, which brought together delegations from over 20 countries, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya held a series of brief conversations with heads of state from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland, Estonia, and Albania, […]
May 05, 2025
Chornobyl Way, funeral of Pope Francis, Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, April 21–27
CHORNOBYL WAY April 26 marked the 39th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on this occasion: “Chornobyl is not as distant as it may seem. Today’s regime behaves just like the Soviet authorities during the disaster. It is easier for them to stay silent, forget, and ignore. Chornobyl remains an inconvenient […]
April 28, 2025
Visit to Kosovo, roundtable discussion in Czechia, vote in the Lithuanian Seimas. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, April 14–20
EASTER GREETINGS Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wished a Happy Easter to all Belarusians: “Easter is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. Let this day serve as a reminder: The future belongs to those who preserve their humanity. To those who reject falsehood and continue to change the world through love and support”. CHORNOBYL WAY […]
April 23, 2025