Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
24 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future

Most Belarusians want to break free of their Russian-backed government and align with Europe, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said in an interview.
by Federico Baccini
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