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Tsikhanouski Calls for Supervisory Board for Democratic Forces

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Belarusian dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski publicly denounced opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s leadership and called for a supervisory board for democratic forces.
He was released in June 2025 after a five-year imprisonment and now streams criticism from the United States.
Tsikhanouski proposes a “United Office of Democratic Forces” board that would include former candidates, protest leaders and iconic revolution figures.
He claims Tsikhanouskaya enjoys EU legitimacy but lacks support from ordinary Belarusians.

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Belarusian dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski publicly denounced opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s leadership and called for a supervisory board for democratic forces.
He was released in June 2025 after a five-year imprisonment and now streams criticism from the United States.
Tsikhanouski proposes a “United Office of Democratic Forces” board that would include former candidates, protest leaders and iconic revolution figures.
He claims Tsikhanouskaya enjoys EU legitimacy but lacks support from ordinary Belarusians.