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Source:  telegram channel of the human rights center "Viasna" All of them are going to be prosecuted in a special proceeding. Most of the identified individuals are from Warsaw (203 people). The department also mentioned that the participants' property will be searched in Belarus, "including property registered under other people's names."

More than 80 delegations from around the world gathered for the ceremony, including presidents, prime ministers, representatives of royal families, and international organizations such as NATO, UNESCO, the European Council, and the European Commission. The event was attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , French President Emmanuel Macron , German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier , Polish President Andrzej Duda , Italian President Sergio Mattarella , Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda , Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics,  Estonian President Alar Karis , Finnish President Alexander Stubb , Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen , Czech President Petr Pavel , Moldovan President Maia Sandu , Romanian President Klaus Iohannis , and Slovak President  Peter Pellegrini . Among the royal representatives at the event were the King of the United Kingdom, the King and Queen of Spain, the King and Queen of Belgium, and others. Pavel Latushka : "Twenty years ago, I had the honor of being here at the ceremony for the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. At that time, Polish President  Aleksander Kwaśniewski  sent an invitation to Lukashenko for this ceremony. But Lukashenko did not accept this invitation because he was afraid. He was afraid that Belarusian organizations and Jewish organizations from around the world might protest his presence at this important historical site. He did not come – he sent the head of his parliament instead. Now, twenty years later, at the commemorative events, the Belarusian delegation is led by  Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya . I also have the honor of being here with her. Twenty years have passed, and there is no longer even a question of whether Lukashenko will be invited here. He will never receive this invitation, because he does not have the right to represent Belarus and the Belarusian people, especially in this historical place, a site of global remembrance for the victims of Nazism".

Pavel Pavlovich Latushka : Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet on Power Transition. Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, Leader of the "Latushka’s Team and Movement for Freedom" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel Latushka discusses the regime’s attempts to create the illusion of "huge support" for the dictator. It’s clear that the figures cited by both Lukashenko and the so-called Central Election Commission are simply pulled out of nowhere. For example, the turnout percentage for early voting. According to the so-called Central Election Commission, 41.81% of the total number of citizens on the voter lists participated in the early voting over five days. This means, according to the so-called Central Election Commission, nearly half of the population voted. Or, for instance, the number of signatures collected for Lukashenko’s candidacy. Allegedly, over 2.5 million signatures were gathered. Do you believe these numbers? Do you see such support for the dictator in your community? So what is Lukashenko’s actual approval rating? If the dictator truly had significant support in society, winning in free and fair elections would not be a problem for him. It would not be a problem to release opposition figures from prison and allow everyone to participate in the elections. It would not be a problem to stop the repression of anyone who disagrees with his policies. And that is why, given the current conditions, what we can do is send a signal to the system, show Lukashenko's officials that he has no support. That at the right moment, the people's decision will not be on Lukashenko’s side. It’s easy to do — vote today "against all."

Pavel Pavlovich Latushko , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Representative of the Cabinet on Power Transition. Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management. Leader of the "Latushka’s Team and Movement for Freedom" faction within the 3rd convocation of the Coordination Council. Do you remember when this question was commonly asked in job interviews? Where do you see yourself in five years?It’s a question about personal ambitions, dreams, and the future — not just about your career, but also about where you want to live, the kind of home and city you imagine yourself in. Right now, all of us face an even bigger question: What kind of country do we want to live in? Who do we want to be in that country? What opportunities, prospects, prosperity, freedoms, and rights do we aspire to have? So, where do you see yourself in five years? I encourage you to ask yourself this question right now. In any normal country, in any properly functioning state, the most important and highest-ranking position is that of the voter. It is the voter — through their voice, their needs, their will, and their decision — who determines the direction of the country, who decides who will be hired to implement their vision, and whether those in power deserve to have their contracts renewed based on their performance. The voter governs the country and entrusts power to those they believe can be trusted with the future of the state — and with their own future. It is crucial that today, we all remember this and ask ourselves: Who do we see ourselves as in five years? What kind of country do we envision?Because we are the voters. And that is a position of immense responsibility. This is our country. This is our state. Of course, what is happening in Belarus today cannot be called an election. What the Lukashenko regime is organizing does not meet even the most basic criteria of a real democratic vote. It is nothing more than a fraud and an imitation. And yet, we must make a choice. Because otherwise, that choice will be made for us — just as it has been during Lukashenko’s 30 years of rule. Now, he wants to extend this lawlessness, this disregard for people, this mockery of society, the repression, the torture, the destruction of our rights and freedoms, the obliteration of Belarus’s international relations, economy, security, independence, and future. Lukashenko is destroying healthcare and education, trade and business, culture, law, and justice. And he plans to continue doing so. For another five years. And then another five. And another. For as long as he lives, as long as he rules, our country, our future, and our chances for a normal life will continue to disappear. Lukashenko has stolen 30 years from us. And now he wants to steal five more. For a country trying to develop as an independent state, this is not just a pause — it is a catastrophic regression, setting us back not just 30 years, but perhaps even further. So maybe it’s time to stop heading toward the abyss? Some might remember that Lukashenko’s first campaign slogan in 1994 was "To Lead the Country Away from the Abyss". But in reality, for 30 years, he has only led Belarus in circles along its edge. Today, we are closer to that abyss than anyone in 1994 could have imagined. Yes, resisting and fighting back today is dangerous. But doing nothing is even more dangerous. At the very least, each of us can do something. We can mark "against all" on the ballot. We can express our will. We can remember who we are. And we can ask ourselves one simple question: Who do I want to be in five years?

"By carrying out terror against the population he deems 'disloyal,' Lukashenko has far exceeded the borders of Belarus. Crimes have been committed in at least 30 states that are parties to the Rome Statute. We are talking about crimes against humanity in the form of deportation and persecution on political grounds" , — said Pavel Latushka , leader of the "Latushka’s Team and Movement for Freedom"  faction, during the parliamentary hearings of the Coordination Council of Belarus, which took place on January 23 at the initiative of his faction . Pavel Latushka emphasized the key questions of the past four years: Will Alexander Lukashenko be held accountable for these crimes? Will the rights of the victims be at least partially restored? Is justice in Belarus possible, and how can it be ensured? "The first thing we need to focus on is the available mechanisms for ensuring justice. I will be as direct as possible: there are only two such mechanisms. The first is the investigation of these crimes within national justice systems based on the principle of universal jurisdiction. The second is an investigation within the framework of the International Criminal Court (ICC) procedures. Regarding the possibility of investigating these crimes under the principle of universal jurisdiction, it is important to note that this mechanism excludes the possibility of prosecuting individuals who have personal immunity. Whether we like it or not, Lukashenko enjoys this privilege. Therefore, the absolute priority for us is the ICC mechanism", — Pavel Latushka stressed. Pavel Latushka pointed out that following the precedent set by the Myanmar-Bangladesh case, where one of the countries was not a party to the Rome Statute, the ICC ruled that it had jurisdiction over crimes under the Rome Statute if at least one element of those crimes was committed on the territory of a state party to the Statute. The National Anti-Crisis Management has gathered compelling evidence that Lukashenko’s crimes — deportation and persecution on political grounds, classified as crimes against humanity — fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC. "On October 2, 2024, the Office of the ICC Prosecutor officially announced the launch of a preliminary investigation into the 'Belarusian situation.' However, the final outcome largely depends on the witnesses available to the ICC Prosecutor’s Office. Each of us can contribute to ensuring that testimonies of these crimes are submitted to the ICC" , — Pavel Latushka noted. "I would like to appeal to the members of the Coordination Council and all Belarusians to send us any relevant information: documents, audio/video recordings, or any other materials that can confirm the facts of Lukashenko and his regime orchestrating a policy of persecution against Belarusian society and creating conditions that force Belarusians to flee their country. These materials will be assessed and, in accordance with established procedures, transferred to the ICC Prosecutor’s Office. Currently, about 30 human rights organizations have committed to submitting relevant information to the ICC Prosecutor’s Office. In addition, the official positions of other countries are of critical importance. In this regard, I call on all members of the Coordination Council to do everything possible in their communication with parliamentarians from allied countries to ensure that they join Lithuania’s referral to the ICC" , — Pavel Latushka urged members of the Coordination Council.

The adoption by the Senate of the Republic of Poland of the Resolution on the issue of unfair elections in Belarus is an event that will go down in the history of our country and the struggle of our people and the democratic forces representing them for freedom and democracy. For the first time in our modern history, the upper house of the national parliament of a foreign state — the Senate of Poland — has recognized the representative body of the Belarusian democratic forces — the Coordination Council — as the Belarusian parliament in exile. This is already a recorded fact. And this fact, this event will be included in the history books of democratic Belarus. In addition, by this Resolution the Senate of Poland declares its readiness to cooperate with representatives of the Coordination Council. For me personally, there is no better answer to all those who have chosen the path of struggle not against Lukashenko’s dictatorship, but against the institutions of the Belarusian democratic forces created, operating and recognized by democratic countries. At the same time, for all of us, representatives of the Coordination Council, the United Transitional Cabinet and other organizations and structures of the Belarusian democratic forces and civil society, this event should become a huge motivation to continue the active struggle for freedom and democracy in Belarus, to develop and strengthen our institutions, their recognition and influence on the international stage. And we are already doing this and achieving serious success. Previously, the Coordination Council, as a representative body, was recognized as a partner for cooperation by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. And in the near future, the delegation of the Coordination Council, of which I have the honor to be a member, will go to Strasbourg for the first session of PACE on January 27-31, to also represent Belarus at such a high level for the first time in history. I congratulate my colleagues in the Coordination Council and the entire democratic movement on these important events in our history, which we are creating together. I don’t want to sound pretentious, but we really have a historic mission and we are obliged to lead our struggle to achieve our common goal – a free, democratic and European Belarus. Long live Belarus!

— Artsiom Brukhan, Deputy Representative for the Transition of Power in the Cabinet, to regional officials in Belarus:  "Before our eyes, the so-called 'elections' in Belarus are taking place — merely a sham, a tool to maintain power by an obsolete dictator. You, the regional officials, know better than anyone what is happening on the ground. Every day, you face the real problems of the people. And today, at a time when the future of Belarus faces the threat of losing sovereignty, your role is particularly important. Yet somehow, propagandists claim that in case of failure, you are to blame for all the problems , not Lukashenko. When changes come — and they are inevitable, as history has proven time and again — it will be the local authorities who will become a key element in the country's recovery process . This is an opportunity for you to become true leaders, close to the people. In conditions of power transition and democratic changes, regional authorities should receive more authority and resources  to genuinely solve problems locally. Now, you face a choice:  to remain part of a system that works to destroy trust in governmental institutions and ultimately disappear along with it, or to start preparing today for building a Belarus where one is not imprisoned or fired for a relative’s political interest — a Belarus where each official works for the people, not against them. You can safely express your protest against being made scapegoats for all problems. Listen to the voices of your fellow citizens. Mark 'against all' on the ballot. And if you have the opportunity — document the real results for the future".

Alexander Lukashenko. Photo:  president.gov.by I have already mentioned before that trying to find hidden messages or signals in the chaotic actions of a dictator and attempting to decipher them is an ungrateful and, perhaps, meaningless task. The answer to the question—what does Lukashenko want?—is quite simple. He wants everything or nothing.  Either he retains absolute power, bears no responsibility, and all sanctions on his regime are lifted, or Belarus and its independence can burn to the ground. He wants no dialogue with the West, nor with the democratic forces in exile, regardless of what he may have written in his so-called "election program." He refuses to meet anyone halfway. It's all or nothing. But do the Belarusians want the same thing, including those from his inner circle? Definitely not. And his words about "waiting for me to die — you won't live to see it" are directed at them just as much as they are at us, the democratic forces. Because both we and they want him gone. Because Belarusians will always come to an agreement with other Belarusians. We have a saying: "A Belarusian to a Belarusian is a Belarusian," but Lukashenko to a Belarusian is a thorn in the throat. So let's stop thinking about what Lukashenko wants. And let's start thinking and talking about what we, the Belarusians, want. On both sides of the border and both sides of the political barricades.

Belarusian Museum in Hajnówka — Promotional Video Pavel Latushka, the Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and the leader of the National Anti-Crisis Management, visited the Museum and Center of Belarusian Culture in Hajnówka, which was established over 40 years ago. At the beginning of the museum's creation, the government of the Byelorussian SSR provided support for its construction, and later, in the early 1990s, the government of independent Belarus did as well. While working as the Ambassador of Belarus to Poland and as the Minister of Culture, Pavel Latushka provided organizational and financial support to the museum in Hajnówka for many years. During his visit and meeting with the museum's director, Tomasz Tikhaniuk , they discussed possibilities for cooperation with the Museum of Free Belarus in Warsaw, a cultural project of the National Anti-Crisis Management. Interaction with the Museum and Center of Belarusian Culture in Hajnówka may include organizing joint cultural and creative projects, art exhibitions, concerts, theater productions, film screenings, etc. Pavel Latushka noted that it is important for the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus to facilitate extensive interaction between the Belarusian minority living in Poland and the Belarusian diaspora — Belarusians who have been forced to leave Belarus and are currently legalizing their stay in Poland. Pavel Latushka and Tomasz Tikhaniuk agreed that in the near future, they will explore the possibility of organizing an art exhibition from the collections of the Museum and Center of Belarusian Culture in Hajnówka at the Museum of Free Belarus in Warsaw. The Hajnówka museum's collection includes works by more than 40 Belarusian artists born in Poland, as well as representatives of the Belarusian diaspora. Tomasz Tikhaniuk shared a story about a Belarusian family who, forced to leave Belarus four years ago, visited the museum recently. After their visit, they left a review noting that the museum's atmosphere reminded them of being in Belarus, their homeland. It is very important for members of the Belarusian diaspora to acquaint themselves with the cultural heritage carefully preserved and developed by the Belarusian minority in Poland, and to visit places like the museum in Hajnówka. The museum's director recalled that Pavel Latushka, when he was the Ambassador of Belarus to Poland, initiated the installation of a commemorative plaque on the building of the Museum and Center of Belarusian Culture in Hajnówka dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the national poets of Belarus, Yanka Kupala and Yakub Kolas, and also initiated naming the streets of Hajnówka after Yanka Kupala and Yakub Kolas in 2007.

Pavel Latushka , head of NAM, discussed with Artsiom Brukgan , deputy head of NAM, how Lukashenko intends to reappoint himself to the presidency he has usurped, and who is assisting him in this endeavor. "We can very clearly define who Lukashenko is by the company he keeps, surrounded by murderers, criminals, representatives of the 'Russian world', and hardened propagandists. Well-known to Belarusians for involvement in the murder of Roman Bondarenko are Baskov, 'the clown in uniform' Krivonosov, Zhuk, Eismont, and others. They all prove the saying: 'Tell me who your confidants are, and I'll tell you who you are'". Lukashenko understands that the majority of Belarusians are against him  "If many Belarusians plan to go to the polling stations, likely due to fears of repression for boycotting, then we understand that the majority of them will vote against all. Obviously, nobody wants to support Lukashenko, because he is guilty of repression and ruthless treatment of the Belarusian people. As for the other, so-called candidates — nobody even knows them". Propaganda works only for Lukashenko  "In the last one and a half months, the dictator has been mentioned in propaganda media 800 times. His nearest competitor, Oleg Gaidukevich, 14 times. Kanopatskaya, Khizhnyak, Syrankov — between 10 and 14 times. Can you imagine the difference?" There will be no international standards in the elections in Belarus  "The regime has not registered a single alternative candidate. There are no independent electoral commissions. Belarus no longer has free media or opposition parties. Meanwhile, Lukashenko keeps thousands of political prisoners in jails. The dictator is afraid of competition".

"The maintenance of the Belarusian language and culture by the Belarusian minority in Poland, as well as the honoring of their roots, serves as an outstanding example for all of us, Belarusians" , — noted Pavel Latushka , Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, during his visit today to the General Education Lyceum with additional Belarusian language instruction in Hajnówka. At the lyceum, Pavel Latushka held meetings with the director of the lyceum, Igor Lukashuk , the leadership of the Hajnówka district, Belarusian language and history teachers, the leadership of the parents' council, representatives of the Belarusian Culture Center in Białystok, and organizations of the Belarusian minority. The meeting discussed the activities of the Hajnówka Lyceum with additional Belarusian language instruction, the support of the lyceum by the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, and the preservation and development of opportunities for representatives of the Belarusian minority in studying the Belarusian language and maintaining Belarusian traditions. Over 300 students study the Belarusian language at the Hajnówka Lyceum, which is one of the best in the Podlaskie Voivodeship and is highly popular for admissions. The lyceum hosts Belarusian musical and theatrical groups and uses white-red-white symbolism in the decoration of the educational institution's premises. In 2024, the lyceum celebrated its 75th anniversary since its establishment. Pavel Latushka visited the Hajnówka Lyceum with additional Belarusian language instruction, following a meeting with Poland's Minister of National Education, Barbara Nowacka, which took place in Warsaw on January 9th.

Pavel Latushka : Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, representative for power transition within the Coordination Council, head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, and leader of the "Latushko Team and Freedom Movement" faction in the Coordination Council of the third convocation Recently, the National Statistical Committee of Belarus published data on average salaries in our country for November 2024. What do you think? Even according to Belstat's data, the nominal average salary in Belarus decreased by 32 rubles compared to the previous month. It is worth noting that this indicator has been decreasing for several months, a similar situation was observed in August and September. Problems in Belarus are observed in other areas as well. A characteristic example of the unhealthy, that is, crisis state of the economy, is often the chronic deficit of the state budget. So, what is the situation with the budget in our country? Since 2020 through to 2025, all budgets have been planned with a deficit, and almost all (except for 2023) have been executed with a deficit. It should be noted that prior to 2020, specifically in the previous five-year period (from 2015 to 2019), the budget was planned and executed with a surplus. Thus, over these years, an unused balance of funds even formed. However, in 2020, the prosperous times for the state treasury ended, and the budget deficit became a regular occurrence. Based on the Ministry of Finance's future plans, this situation will continue. Thus, in 2025, according to forecasts by the illegitimate authorities, the revenue part of the republican budget is expected to reach 45.8 billion rubles, while expenditures will amount to 50.3 billion rubles. Consequently, a deficit of the republican budget is planned in the amount of 4.5 billion rubles.