Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile
Franak Viačorka

@franakviacorka

Belarusian politician. Chief Political Advisor to Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya. Alum of @americanU. Contact: [email protected]

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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@tsihanouskaya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad to meet 🇳🇱 Dick Schoof Dick Schoof at the #NATOPublicForum. We briefly discussed the political-military situation. Belarus is key to Europe’s security. It should be seen not just as a threat—but as an opportunity. Grateful to 🇳🇱 for years of support to our democratic forces.

Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first press conference of Siarhei Siarhei Tsikhanouski and several recently released political prisoners – together with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – is now available with English subtitles. Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/cN99Dal-xww

Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A very hard day – 5 years ago today, my friend, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik, was detained. He's been enduring inhumane treatment, kept incommunicado for over 2 years. We fight for his freedom every day. I hope that very soon he will be released & reunited with his loved ones.

A very hard day – 5 years ago today, my friend, <a href="/RFERL/">Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty</a> journalist Ihar Losik, was detained.

He's been enduring inhumane treatment, kept incommunicado for over 2 years.

We fight for his freedom every day. I hope that very soon he will be released &amp; reunited with his loved ones.
Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At his first press conference after his release, Siarhei Siarhei Tsikhanouski made several important statements. Shortly 🔽 🔺On Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's leadership: “The leader of the opposition is Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, my wife. And I'm not claiming anything here”. 🔺On Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський:

At his first press conference after his release, Siarhei <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a> made several important statements. Shortly 🔽

🔺On <a href="/Tsihanouskaya/">Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya</a>'s leadership: “The leader of the opposition is Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, my wife. And I'm not claiming anything here”.

🔺On <a href="/ZelenskyyUa/">Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський</a>:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@polandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💬 How is your health? - FM Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 welcomed Siarhei Tsikhanouski, who was released from Belarusian prison. ▪️ At the meeting with Siarhei Tsikhanouski and @tsihanouskaya, it was emphasized that the goal is to release all political prisoners in Belarus, including Andrzej Poczobut.

💬 How is your health? - FM <a href="/sikorskiradek/">Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺</a> welcomed <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a>, who was released from Belarusian prison.

▪️ At the meeting with <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a> and @tsihanouskaya, it was emphasized that the goal is to release all political prisoners in Belarus, including Andrzej Poczobut.
Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first visit of Siarhei Tsikhanouski after release is to Poland – symbolic & important. He thanked Poland and its people, President Andrzej Duda, FM Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺, and PM Donald Tusk. The fight continues for Andrzej Poczobut, Ales Bialiatski, all political prisoners in Belarus.

The first visit of <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a> after release is to Poland – symbolic &amp; important. He thanked Poland and its people, President <a href="/AndrzejDuda/">Andrzej Duda</a>, FM <a href="/sikorskiradek/">Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺</a>, and PM <a href="/donaldtusk/">Donald Tusk</a>. 

The fight continues for Andrzej Poczobut, Ales Bialiatski, all political prisoners in Belarus.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@tsihanouskaya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I joined CNN’s Jim Sciutto with my husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski to speak about his years in prison, the torture he endured, and the overwhelming joy of being reunited. He lost half his weight—our daughter didn’t recognize him at first. But he was never broken. edition.cnn.com/2025/06/27/wor…

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@tsihanouskaya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dziękuję, Polsko! 🇵🇱 Thank you, Poland, for a strong and principled 🇪🇺 Council Presidency. Your leadership kept freedom, security—and democratic Belarus—on Europe’s agenda. Deep appreciation to Donald Tusk, Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 and everyone at Polish presidency of the Council of the EU for your tireless efforts.

Dziękuję, Polsko! 🇵🇱 Thank you, Poland, for a strong and principled 🇪🇺 Council Presidency.

Your leadership kept freedom, security—and democratic Belarus—on Europe’s agenda.

Deep appreciation to <a href="/donaldtusk/">Donald Tusk</a>, <a href="/sikorskiradek/">Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺</a> and everyone at <a href="/POLAND25EU/">Polish presidency of the Council of the EU</a> for your tireless efforts.
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Met Sviatlana Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of democratic Belarus, and her husband Siarhei just released from Lukashenka ‘s prison. Reaffirmed Lithuania’s continuous support for Belarus’ fight for freedom. #Lithuania remains a safe place for all those striving for democracy. Over 1000

Met Sviatlana <a href="/Tsihanouskaya/">Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya</a>, leader of democratic Belarus, and her husband Siarhei just released from Lukashenka ‘s prison. Reaffirmed Lithuania’s continuous support for Belarus’ fight for freedom. #Lithuania remains a safe place for all those striving for democracy. Over 1000
Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over 1,160 political prisoners remain in Belarus. Since 2020, over 1,600 have already served unjust sentences and been released. In June alone, 20 completed their terms, and 13 were "pardoned" by the regime for what it calls crimes. The scale of repression is immense.

Over 1,160 political prisoners remain in Belarus. 

Since 2020, over 1,600 have already served unjust sentences and been released. In June alone, 20 completed their terms, and 13 were "pardoned" by the regime for what it calls crimes. 

The scale of repression is immense.
Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

While Lukashenka’s regime celebrates Belarusian ‘independence’ today, drowning the country in pro-Soviet state flags and WWII symbolism, there is no true independence, no real freedom, and no genuine celebration. This is what real-life dystopia looks like.

While Lukashenka’s regime celebrates Belarusian ‘independence’ today, drowning the country in pro-Soviet state flags and WWII symbolism, 
there is no true independence, 
no real freedom, 
and no genuine celebration. 

This is what real-life dystopia looks like.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@tsihanouskaya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After five years apart, our family is finally reunited—but more than 1,100 political prisoners remain behind bars in Belarus. In 🇮🇹 Il Foglio, I write together with my husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski about our fight to free all of the regime’s hostages. foglioeuropeo.ilfoglio.it/en/after-five-…

After five years apart, our family is finally reunited—but more than 1,100 political prisoners remain behind bars in Belarus.

In 🇮🇹 <a href="/ilfoglio_it/">Il Foglio</a>, I write together with my husband <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a> about our fight to free all of the regime’s hostages.
foglioeuropeo.ilfoglio.it/en/after-five-…
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (@tsihanouskaya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Together with my husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski, I joined the reception marking 🇱🇹 Statehood Day. I was honored to personally thank 🇱🇹 President Gitanas Nausėda and 🇩🇪 President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for their unwavering support for Belarusians. Ačiū, Lietuva! Danke, Deutschland!

Together with my husband <a href="/tsikhanouski_s/">Siarhei Tsikhanouski</a>, I joined the reception marking 🇱🇹 Statehood Day.

I was honored to personally thank 🇱🇹 President <a href="/GitanasNauseda/">Gitanas Nausėda</a> and 🇩🇪 President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for their unwavering support for Belarusians.

Ačiū, Lietuva! Danke, Deutschland!