"Giving another shot is my intention, as I have yet to make any attempts"
Sergei Tikhanovski, the leader of the 2020 protests in Belarus, is preparing for a trip to the United States to continue his fight for democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners. After his release from prison in June 2025, Tikhanovski has vowed to intensify efforts to free more political detainees and challenge the authoritarian regime of Alexander Lukashenko.
Tikhanovski's team consists of Belarusians abroad, working together due to security concerns. The opposition leader has received support from Procopiev and representatives of the diaspora, activists, and American diplomats who have offered their help for the trip.
During his stay in the U.S., Tikhanovski plans to meet with the diaspora, give interviews to American media, and hold meetings with American diplomats and politicians. His primary goal is to secure the release of over 1000 political prisoners in Belarus.
In addition to political advocacy, Tikhanovski aims to secure further political and diplomatic backing for Belarusian democracy activists, fundraise for opposition activities, and raise awareness about human rights abuses under Lukashenko’s regime.
Tikhanovski has publicly expressed strong support for Ukraine and President Zelensky, signaling alignment with U.S. and Western interests on that front. His team members and international experts have evaluated his ideas positively, and around 500 applications have been submitted for his projects.
The speaker values his freedom and is ready to set a deadline for achieving a certain result by August 9, 2026. If everything goes well, the projects will be announced in the near future, and they will continue to be linked to social networks, streams, reports, and blogging.
It is important to note that Tikhanovski is not affiliated with any funds and has no obligations. He emphasizes that violence is a last resort and not certain to lead to anything. Some of the ideas may be put on hold if they do not receive a positive evaluation.
Tikhanovski identifies himself as a politician, blogger, and possibly an entrepreneur. He plans to present his proposals to American politicians and the administration of Donald Trump during his trip. The speaker is not going to the United States alone; he is ready to work together with the people who share his vision of a free and democratic Belarus.
- Sergei Tikhanovski, while preparing for his trip to the United States, intends to discuss war-and-conflicts, particularly the release of over 1000 political prisoners in Belarus, with American diplomats and politicians.
- Tikhanovski and his team consist of Belarusians abroad, and they have received support from various groups, including casino-and-gambling enthusiasts, as evidenced by around 500 applications for his projects.
- In addition to policy-and-legislation discussions, Tikhanovski aims to engage in general-news discourse, including crime-and-justice matters, to raise awareness about human rights abuses under Alexander Lukashenko’s regime.
- As a poker player, Tikhanovski plans to use his skills at casino-games as a metaphor for the challenges he faces in his fight for democratic reforms in Belarus, emphasizing that politics should be played with caution and strategic moves, not violence.
