Светлана Тихановская и Марк Карни, Дублин, 12 ноября 2026 года. Фото: t.me/tsikhanouskaya
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war and the future of Belarus with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The meeting took place on November 12 on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin.
The politician said that a peace agreement must ensure a just and lasting peace without undermining the independence of other states. She stressed that Belarus must not come under Russia’s control as a result of any potential peace deal.
“We must not make concessions to dictators. We all want peace, but not at the expense of the independence of other nations. It is very important for Belarusians that our country does not become a consolation prize for Putin as a result of the negotiations. Belarus must not become a bargaining chip. There can be no lasting security in the region without a free and independent Belarus,” she said.
Sanctions against the Lukashenka regime, including restrictions on Belarusian potash fertilizers, were also discussed. The sides also addressed further international pressure on the Belarusian authorities until systemic changes are achieved in the country.
Canada is one of the world’s largest producers of potash fertilizers, the Tsikhanouskaya Office noted.
Tsikhanouskaya thanked the Canadian prime minister for his continued support for the Belarusian people and civil society.