Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv amid rising tensions regarding Belarus's involvement in the war against Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have expressed concerns about potential escalations from Russia and Belarus. Tsikhanouskaya emphasized the need for a democratic Belarus to ensure regional stability and security.
- ▪Tsikhanouskaya's visit comes after significant strikes on Kyiv that resulted in casualties and damage.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has warned of Belarus's increasing involvement in the conflict.
- ▪Lukashenko has denied plans for Belarus to enter the war but stated readiness to defend against aggression.
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- ▪ Exiled Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation — South China Morning Post
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 01:19:04 +0800 |
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Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalationSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 26, 2026, 01:19 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 01:19 AMKYIV, May 25 - Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian plans to draw Minsk more deeply into the war against Ukraine.Tsikhanouskaya arrived a day after one of the war's biggest strikes on the Ukrainian capital killed four people and damaged historical sites, and amid Russian threats to launch further heavy attacks on Kyiv.Tsikhanouskaya, an opponent of Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Moscow, said only a democratic Belarus could become a source of stability and…
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