@tomaspueyo Only 2 notes, Rzeczpospolita 1 was not only Poland, it was union :) and before building Rzeczpospolita 1, Poland had a big friend on east side :)
I am immensely thankful for the strong friendship that connects us with 🇵🇱 #Poland. Today, President @AndrzejDuda assured me of unwavering Polish support for the Belarusian democratic movement.
We discussed the situation in #Belarus & #Ukraine, strategies to confront Russia's aggressive policies towards Belarusians & our joint efforts in the @UN.
Later tonight, we co-hosted a reception for Belarusian civil society in #Warsaw.
On behalf of the Belarusian people, I had the honor of awarding President Duda with the Cross of Good Neighborhood.
Almost 400 were detained in #Belarus on this day alone three years ago, as more than 100,000 marched to mark the 50th day of protest since the stolen elections. We can't forget all the brave Belarusians who stood against tyranny. Many continue to be held as political prisoners.
We are Europe. Today, in my speech at @Europarl_EN, I quoted the great European Vaclav Havel. He said: "I believe that the future of Belarus is closely connected with the future of Europe." Let us together walk the path towards freedom, unity & a brighter tomorrow.
Proud to speak at the Monday rally at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm in solidarity with Ukraine 🇺🇦. I'd like to share my full speech with you here:
Dear friends,
Let me begin with the words of one of Sweden's great heroes, Raoul Wallenberg. Once, he said, "To me, there's no other choice."
These are simple words, but they tell of a great dedication to doing what's right, no matter the cost. He showed what one human being can do to fight evil.
Through generations, Swedish people have demonstrated extraordinary solidarity with those in need. Sweden has set an example for the world. Your dedication to freedom and to justice is truly inspiring.
For Ukraine and Belarus, there is no other choice than to continue our fight. Because we fight not only for our sovereignty and survival as nations. We also fight for Europe, for the very values we hold dear.
We will not allow the evil empire to enslave us again. Belarusians and Ukrainians chose their path — it is a path to Europe. And neither tanks nor rockets nor Wagner thugs will be able to stop us on this difficult but rightful way.
Without free Belarus and Ukraine, Europe will not truly be free and safe.
Today, my beloved Belarus is seized by the criminal dictator Lukashenka who holds 9 million people as hostages.
My heart bleeds when I think of the political prisoners in Belarus. I think of my husband Siarhei, of our Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Ales Bialiatski, and countless mothers, fathers, and children – those behind bars and those waiting for their loved ones to return.
Their pain is our pain. Their fight is our fight. We cannot and will not let them down.
The regime is repressing people not only inside the country but also outside. Last week's decree could deprive hundreds of thousands of Belarusians of legal documents, such as passports. It’s Lukashenka’s personal revenge on Belarusians who stood up against him.
I ask Sweden to keep the door open to Belarusians fleeing tyranny and assist those who already live here.
Today, being here, I feel your energy and solidarity. Let’s work towards a Europe that is free, just, and peaceful for all its people. For us, there is no other choice.
I call on Sweden to stand with Belarus. Assist our fight and give Ukraine every resource it needs to win.
Together, we have the power to end tyranny, not just for now, but once and for all.
Slava Ukraini
Zhyvie Belarus!
Exactly 32 years ago, only one day after Ukraine, Belarus restored its independence. A monumental day that symbolizes our enduring spirit & aspiration for freedom. Now, we find ourselves fighting for independence once more. We proudly defend our right to exist as a free nation.
🤍❤️🤍Дзень, калі беларусы адчулі еднасць
Роўна 3 гады таму, 16 жніўня 2020 году, адбыўся самы вялікі марш у гісторыі Беларусі. У «Маршы свабоды» удзельнічалі сотні тысячаў беларусаў.
Давайце ўзгадаем, як гэта было!
These numbers from @viasna96 show 3 years of political persecution in Belarus:
▪️ 46,700 detentions
▪️ 2,430 classified as political prisoners
▪️ 1,490 currently imprisoned
▪️ Ages range from 15 to 75
▪️ 1,700 reported instances of torture
The actual numbers may be much higher.
✊ Ноч на 10 жніўня 2020-га года
Растрэл спецсродкамі мірных пратэстоўцаў каля Стэлы ў Менску. Спецтэхніка і вераломная атака з-за аўтобуса.
Унікальныя кадры з той самай ночы, якая цягнецца ўжо тры гады 🎥
Як прыгожа! Учора ў Італіі палац ХІІІ ст. Palazzo del Podestà ўлады ў знак салідарнасці з народам Беларусі падсвяцілі колерамі нашага нацыянальнага сцяга.
On the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, we raise its historic flag and stand strong with democratic Belarus and its people.
Lukashenka's bloody regime is eroding the state and destroying Belarus. The only way out? - a #FreeBelarus.⚪🔴⚪
#StandwithBelarus