Society2929

Tsikhanouskaya in the European Parliament Warned the EU Against Lifting Sanctions on Russia and Lukashenka

On September 29 in Brussels, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the second European Union Parliamentary Democracy Forum. In her speech, Tsikhanouskaya addressed the threats facing democracy, foreign interference, and disinformation.

During the speech. Photo: Press service of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

The event was organized by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola with the support of Vice-Presidents Katarina Barley and Esteban González Pons. The Forum is attended by members of national parliaments, representatives of civil society, and international organizations.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the role of civil society, support for Ukraine and Belarusian democratic forces, as well as the need to maintain pressure on the regimes of Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin and strengthen the resilience of European societies.

Tsikhanouskaya noted that in democratic countries, there can sometimes be a temptation to make deals with dictators. In her opinion, however, concessions should not be seen as a way to achieve long-term results, because dictators may perceive them as weakness.

She called for continued sanctions against Russia and Lukashenka, but at the same time, to strengthen society and democratic institutions. According to Tsikhanouskaya, military strength alone is not enough to defend democracy — people ready to defend their values are also needed.

The Belarusian democratic leader also called on European democracies not to take freedom for granted, to support civil society and democratic institutions, and to continue aid to Ukraine.

Comments29

  • Сёмы год без пераменаў
    29.09.2026
    Сёмы год адныя і тыя ж прамовы (не здымайце санкцыі, дайце грошы на дэмакратычныя інстытуты, то бок на офісы і кабінеты)
  • Калійныя сьлёзы
    29.09.2026
    Прэзідэнтку Святлану Ціханоўскую паважаюць ва ўсім свеце і ў ААН. А зараз нават на ўзроўні Эстэбана Гансалесе Понса! НІКОЛІ ані Радослаў Сыкорскі, ані Кастусь Будры ня будуць нават глядзець у бок дыктатара пасля гэткай палымянай прамовы за нашую агульную эзрапейскую дэмакрацыю!
  • "Балатаруйцеся ў парламент" (с)
    29.09.2026
    Калі хтосці громка крычыць пра дэмакратыю, значыць дзесці скралі вялікія грошы.

Who is Alesia Parkhomenka from Cyprus, who started the Belarusian-Belarusian war? 88

Who is Alesia Parkhomenka from Cyprus, who started the Belarusian-Belarusian war?

All news →
All news

Vance called on Trump to start negotiations with Iran to stop the war 15

Hackers tried to defrost refrigerators with donor blood in France

Vitebsk presenter joked at a private event. Two hours later, police arrived for him after a tip-off 37

NASA's old 1.5-ton telescope, which they unsuccessfully tried to rescue, has fallen to Earth 1

Trump's diesel deal with Russia under threat of collapse 5

Express drug delivery launched in Belarus 1

In Ryazan, an oil refinery that supplies fuel to Moscow is on fire after a drone attack 3

Hong Kong Protest Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison 2

Democrats in US Congress can approve new aid to Ukraine, overcoming Trump's veto 1

больш чытаных навін
больш лайканых навін

Who is Alesia Parkhomenka from Cyprus, who started the Belarusian-Belarusian war? 88

Who is Alesia Parkhomenka from Cyprus, who started the Belarusian-Belarusian war?

Main
All news →

Заўвага:

 

 

 

 

Закрыць Паведаміць