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.@UnderSecStateP and I welcomed Belarusian leader of the democratic opposition @Tsihanouskaya to the @StateDept today. We discussed the way out of the political crisis: release of all political prisoners, inclusive dialogue, and new elections. Zhvvye Belarus!
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 20, 2021
It was a great pleasure to welcome @Tsihanouskaya to the @StateDept today. After the latest crackdown on Belarusian civil society and activists this week, it is more important than ever to support the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people. We stand with you.
— Under Secretary Victoria Nuland (@UnderSecStateP) July 20, 2021
Spoke to @jmhansler, @CNN, today on sanctions against the regime in Belarus. It can be painful in short-term perspective but people are suffering now because of the regime, not because of sanctions. ⬇️https://t.co/qeCazFc2xW pic.twitter.com/jnDX2EbI6U
— Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@Tsihanouskaya) July 19, 2021
Together with @SecBlinken, @UnderSecStateP, @derekchollet, & @USAmbBelarus, we discussed further joint actions on the international arena, how to make Belarus Democracy Act more effective, provide emergency support for free media in Belarus after the regime's crackdown on them. pic.twitter.com/FUfxmN3cMk
— Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@Tsihanouskaya) July 19, 2021
The honor was mine, @Tsihanouskaya. Welcome to the United States of America. We have much to do in support of democracy and the rule of law in Belarus. Let’s get to it!
— Julie Fisher (@USAmbBelarus) July 18, 2021