Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the National Leader of Belarus and key figure in the fight for democratic reform, shares her journey after challenging the Lukashenko regime. She discusses the critical need for international support in opposing authoritarianism and the resilience of the Belarusian people. The conversation highlights her anti-war efforts against Belarus's involvement in Ukraine and the campaign for political prisoners' release. Tsikhanouskaya advocates for solidarity among democracies to counter global threats from regimes like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian opposition leader who formed a government in exile after the 2020 protests, tells how she was thrust from housewife into politics. She discusses Lukashenko’s grip on power and ties to Russia. She describes building institutions abroad, the stakes of Ukraine’s fight for Belarus, and plans to steer Belarus toward Europe and democratic elections.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled opposition leader from Belarus, shares her insights on the ongoing struggle for democracy in her country. She discusses the invigorating impact of her husband's release on the movement and emphasizes the need for Europe to maintain a strong stance against dictatorial aggression. Tsikhanouskaya warns about hybrid tactics employed by regimes testing Europe's resolve, while advocating for unwavering support for Ukraine and a unified European approach to regional security.