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.

In this discussion, Salome Zourabichvili, the President of Georgia, confronts the looming threat of Russian influence amid her country’s political turmoil. She shares insights from the Munich Security Conference and the resilience of her people fighting for democratic reforms. Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, highlights the oppressive grip of Moscow on Belarus. Together, they explore how neighboring nations can unite against Kremlin aggression, emphasizing the fragile state of regional stability in Eastern Europe.

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.