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Tikhanovskaya on Trump's Victory and German Coalition Collapse
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya discusses the implications of the US and German political shifts on Belarusian democratic efforts, emphasizing the importance of sustained support and internal resilience.
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- Let's go back to the USA. Have you already been in contact with someone from the Republicans after Trump's victory?
- Tikhanovskaya confirms existing contacts with Trump's team and plans to send a delegation to engage further with US officials to build support and awareness for the Belarusian cause.
- How did you perceive the news about Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and the collapse of the ruling coalition in Germany?
- Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, views the election of Donald Trump and the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition as part of democratic processes, despite the challenges they pose.
- If such sentiments start to prevail, are the democratic forces ready for the possibility of having to work without the help of the West? Is there a "Plan B"?
- She is prepared for the possibility of reduced Western support, emphasizing the importance of informing new leaders about the situation in Belarus and the need for continued support for Ukraine and Belarus. She highlights the importance of grassroots efforts.
- Are you prepared for the possibility that the new governments in these two countries might not support the Belarusian democratic forces to the same extent as before?
- Tikhanovskaya believes that even with changes in leadership, the support for democratic change in Belarus will continue because of the established relationships and the shared desire for democracy among many people in both countries.
- A lot of unpredictable things have happened lately in the world. Therefore, I am trying to understand whether you are preparing for different scenarios if something goes wrong?
- Tikhanovskaya stresses that ultimately, the fate of Belarus rests with Belarusians themselves. While external support is beneficial, it's not a substitute for internal action and unity.