Tikhanovskaya draws Poland 1980s parallel in Brussels, signals long-haul Belarus opposition strategy

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, in Brussels, invoked Poland's 1980s Solidarity movement to frame her strategy for Belarus, suggesting a protracted path to democracy rather than immediate change. The remarks signal continued Western engagement with the exiled opposition and a long-term political strategy, though no concrete policy shift is indicated.