Franek Vyachorka
Senior advisor to Svatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian democratic leader. Formerly a journalist who fled Belarus due to safety concerns.
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May 26, 2021 • 23min
Why Belarus hijacked a plane
Franek Vyachorka, a senior advisor to Belarusian leader Svatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and Roman Protasevich, a journalist and co-founder of the Nexta Telegram channel, dive into the alarming hijacking of Ryanair flight 4978. They discuss how this audacious act by Lukashenko’s regime shocked the world and raised questions about global aviation security. The guests also reflect on the critical role of independent journalism and grassroots movements in the fight for democracy amidst intense political repression in Belarus.
