Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Legalization of Belarusians in Estonia

Reform.news Editorial Team · 30 October 2026, 20:39

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During her visit to Tallinn on October 30, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, her office reports.

The sides discussed the issue of legalizing the status of Belarusians in Estonia, as well as documentation and visa matters.

They also discussed the release of political prisoners and coordination of efforts by Estonia, the EU and the United States. Support for repressed Belarusians through the International Humanitarian Fund was another topic.

The sides discussed the possibility of Belarusian democratic forces taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will be held in Tallinn in January 2027.

The Russian military presence in Belarus and threats to regional security were also discussed. Tsikhanouskaya stressed that Belarus must not become a bargaining chip in any potential negotiations and that its sovereignty must be taken into account in future agreements.