Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya

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, a housewife-turned-politician, recounts her courageous campaign against Belarus's authoritarian regime in the 2020 presidential election. She shares heartwarming stories of how small acts of defiance ignited massive, peaceful protests. Tsikhanouskaya emphasizes the power of solidarity and resilience in standing up to injustice, highlighting the inspiring role of women leading the charge. Her powerful message reminds us that fearlessness is essential in the fight for freedom, showing we can overcome oppression together.