Tsikhanouskaya: Don't believe Putin. Don't believe Lukashenka. And don't be afraid of them
The democratic leader spoke at the opening of Forum 2000 in Prague.
On October 11, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the international conference Forum 2000, which annually gathers politicians, human rights defenders, and representatives of civil society from various countries in Prague, her press service reports.
Among the participants of this year's forum are the leader of Venezuela's democratic forces, Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, as well as representatives of democratic movements from Nicaragua, Tibet, Myanmar, and Turkey. The Speaker of the Czech Senate, Miloš Vystrčil, also participated in the event.
During her speech, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the power of solidarity, the importance of Ukraine's victory, support for political prisoners and all those who oppose dictatorships, as well as the need for unity in the democratic world in the face of common threats:
«I know how hard it is to keep hope when there is so much bad news around. But dictators want us to feel powerless. Let's not give them that joy. Europe is strong because of its values. Never give up on them. And never underestimate your own strength. Don't believe Putin. Don't believe Lukashenka. And don't be afraid of them. Stay united. Stay confident. Don't lose optimism. Because the greatest gift we can give to dictators is our fear. And the biggest threat to them is our courage.»
Forum 2000 was founded in 1996 by Czech President Václav Havel, Japanese philanthropist Yohei Sasakawa, and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. It continues Havel's legacy: supporting democracy, human rights, and civil society, providing opportunities to exchange experiences and agree on cooperation. This year, the forum celebrates its 30th anniversary. Over the years, participants in the conference have included the Dalai Lama, Bill Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Lech Wałęsa, and Aliaksandr Milinkevich.
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