The story of Tikhanovskaya’s registration reflects the essence of Belarus’s electoral system. Here it is not the law that determines who becomes a candidate, but the regime’s fear of genuine alternatives.

I was removed from the race. In response, people lined up—at district election commissions and at the Central Electoral Commission.

Recognition by the Nobel Committee is a powerful incentive for the White House that seeks tangible conflict-resolution results. Many may dislike the form; the substance is what matters.

Our goal at this stage was not aiming for records. The main thing was to submit signatures of the highest quality, pass registration, and gain access to the elections.

Belarus would open its doors to Europe. This would give a powerful boost to tourism in the regions, breathe life into small and medium-sized towns, and create new opportunities for trade, entrepreneurship, and investment.

People wanted to listen — about the future of Belarus. About a country we could build together— where power exists not for one man, but for the people.

The materials presented indicate that the intended aim of these actions was the killing of three women representing the united opposition — my wife, Veronica Tsepkalo, Maria Kalesnikava, and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Belarus will awaken. And in that moment, when it once again needs not miles of empty words, but people — honest, strong, and with inner resolve — it will call upon them.