Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader, asserts that although the protest movement is largely underground, people are ready to act against the regime when the chance arises. She believes that changes in Russia could weaken both Putin and Lukashenka, paving the way for potential reforms in Belarus. Despite severe repression over the past few years, with thousands detained and forced into exile, the pro-European aspirations of Belarusian citizens remain strong. Tsikhanouskaya highlights the daily detentions as a grim testament to ongoing political repression.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stated that despite the protest movement going underground, people in Belarus are preparing to rise against the regime at the right moment.
She emphasized that changes in Russia could weaken both Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin, leading to more opportunities for regime change in Belarus.
Tsikhanouskaya observed that the constant repressiveness over almost five years hasn't diminished the pro-European sentiment among the Belarusian people.
The ongoing detentions in Belarus average 15 to 20 people daily, indicating the persistent state of political repression in the country.
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