Belarus

Belarusian opposition figure unfazed by Russian arrest warrant

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition figurehead who is currently in exile, told Euronews she is not frightened about being placed on Russia’s wanted list.

08/10/2020

Lithuania

Putin denounces 'pressure' on Belarus as Macron calls for mediation

Vladimir Putin decried "unprecedented external pressure" on Belarus on Tuesday, as French president Emmanual Macron called for European mediation, and UK announced sanctions.

29/09/2020

Belarus

'The regime is in agony': Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko

"Our demonstrations are working and our strikes are working (...) The fact that they are kidnapping people shows that they feel fear and don't know what to do," Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews.

08/09/2020

Belarus

Belarus: Tsikhanouskaya urges UN sanctions against Lukashenko regime

The former presidential candidate called for UN help "to stop blatant human rights violations and cynical disregard for human dignity right in the middle of Europe".

04/09/2020

Belarus

'I won't run in new election' Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews she would not run if new, fair elections were held in Belarus, and that her role is to help in the transition of power after 26 years of rule under Alexander Lukashenko.

28/08/2020

Belarus

'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya

Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her.

25/08/2020

Belarus

'Belarus has woken up': Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses MEPs

The opposition leader, who has become a lightning rod for protests in Belarus, addressed MEPs via video link from exile in Lithuania.

25/08/2020