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‘Belarus in Isolation only Benefits Putin’: Released Activist Starts over in Germany
Kolesnikova calls on the EU to end Belarus's political repression and isolation, noting over 1,100 political prisoners remain and isolation strengthens Russian influence.
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European governments should engage in dialogue with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, dissident Marya Kalesnikava said on Tuesday. Failure to do so would only strengthen Russian influence in Belarus, she added, according to Reuters. Belarusian authorities released and deported Kalesnikava in December last year after more than five years in prison.
The Straits Times
Freed dissident Kalesnikava says Europe needs to engage with Belarusian leader Lukashenko
LONDON, Feb 17 - Freed Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava urged European governments on Tuesday to enter a dialogue with President Alexander Lukashenko, saying failing to engage with him would only strengthen Russian influence over Belarus. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Belarus in isolation only benefits Putin’: released activist starts over in Germany
Maria Kolesnikova was a leading figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko. She reflects on this turbulent time, and her new life in German exile.
Maria Kalesnikava spent five years in prison under Belarusian dictator Lukashenko. She was released two months ago. In this interview, she talks about what kept her going and what she hopes for in the future.
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