I want to make it very clear, collaboration with the…

“I want to make it very clear, collaboration with the regime of Mr. Lukashenko at the moment means the support for violence and blatant violation of human rights.”

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Condemns collaborating with authoritarian regimes as endorsing violence and rights abuses.

In simple terms: Support for oppressive regimes fuels violence.

Key Takeaway

Avoid partnerships that enable oppression.

Themes

human rights politics ethics

Mood

urgent determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

policy making
NGO funding
diplomacy
media reporting

Key Concepts

authoritarianism collaboration violence

Questions to Reflect On

What alternatives exist to engage with such regimes?
How can civil society pressure governments?

A Different Perspective

Complex geopolitics may limit clear choices.

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