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Protesters Rally Against Lithuania's Support for Belarus Opposition

8/9/2025

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Around 50 protesters gathered outside Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry in Vilnius, voicing their discontent against Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Organizer MP Vytautas Sinica condemned Lithuania's backing, arguing it hasn't advanced democracy in Belarus. In response, the ministry reiterated its dedication to Belarusian democracy, highlighting the plight of over 1,200 political prisoners under Lukashenko's oppressive rule.

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Around 50 protesters gathered outside Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry in Vilnius, voicing their discontent against Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Organizer MP Vytautas Sinica condemned Lithuania's backing, arguing it hasn't advanced democracy in Belarus. In response, the ministry reiterated its dedication to Belarusian democracy, highlighting the plight of over 1,200 political prisoners under Lukashenko's oppressive rule.