{"id":189401,"date":"2026-05-27T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/189401\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:19:04","slug":"ukrainian-media-on-cichanouskajas-visit-kyiv-turns-to-belarus-opposition","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/189401\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian media on Cichano\u016dskaja\u2019s visit: Kyiv turns its face toward Belarus\u2019 opposition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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May 27, Pozirk.<\/em><\/strong> Kyiv decided to discuss the future of Ukrainian-Belarusian relations with Belarusian opposition leader \u015aviat\u0142ana Cichano\u016dskaja, according to Pozirk<\/em>\u2019s analysis of the Ukrainian media coverage of the politician\u2019s visit to Kyiv on May 25 and 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukrainian media outlets portray Cichano\u016dskaja as a diplomatic actor and potential partner in countering the Moscow\u2013Minsk alliance rather than as a symbol of the 2020 protests in Belarus. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coverage of the visit focused primarily on the Belarusian politician\u2019s meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, her talks in the Ukrainian foreign ministry, the opening of the pro-democracy forces\u2019 office in Kyiv and efforts to coordinate actions against Russia and Alaksandar \u0141uka\u0161enka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pravda.com.ua<\/em> provided detailed coverage of Cichano\u016dskaja\u2019s visit, quoting the opposition leader as saying that Ukraine\u2019s victory is crucial for Belarus\u2019 future. The outlet also highlighted her view that, once Belarus becomes free, \u201ccities and regions on both sides of the border will restore their partnership and cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyiv had long avoided contact with the exiled Belarusian opposition, hoping to influence \u0141uka\u0161enka, but has now made a different choice, stressing that Belarus is of \u201cparamount importance\u201d to Ukrainian security, according to eurointegration.com.ua<\/em>. The geopolitical map would change fundamentally in Ukraine\u2019s favor if Belarusians succeed in \u201cde-occupying Belarus from Russia,\u201d it noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A coherent and coordinated policy could help sever Belarus\u2019 ties with Russia and reduce the security threat to Ukraine from the north, the outlet argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Censor.NET<\/em> covered Cichano\u016dskaja\u2019s visit in a restrained manner, focusing on the key aspects and the role of Belarusian volunteers. Many commenters on the platform described her as a weak and ineffective leader with limited influence inside Belarus. Some users also saw the visit as largely symbolic, questioning the value of Ukraine\u2019s engagement with the Belarusian opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, other participants in the discussion pointed to Belarusian volunteers fighting for Ukraine and cautioned against equating the \u0141uka\u0161enka regime with Belarusians who support Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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