{"id":211677,"date":"2026-11-13T12:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/211677\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T12:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:30:16","slug":"opposition-leader-discusses-european-security-with-italian-pm","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/211677\/","title":{"rendered":"Opposition leader discusses European security with Italian PM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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November 13, Pozirk.<\/em> <\/strong>Belarusian opposition leader \u015aviat\u0142ana Cichano\u016dskaja met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin on November 12 to discuss European security, her press office reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cichano\u016dskaja thanked Italy for supporting a free Belarus and Ukraine, as well as for defending European interests and values, noting that Belarusians greatly appreciate Italy\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Belarusian politician highlighted shared ties between Belarus and Italy, noting that many Belarusians live in Italy and that the country has an active diaspora and a Belarusian center. She also recalled that Italian families had hosted Belarusian children for health retreats for decades and thanked Italy for continuing to support the Belarusian people\u2019s struggle for freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine, Cichano\u016dskaja reiterated that any peace must be just and lasting, warning against a new division of Europe into spheres of influence that would leave Belarus under Russian control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe must set clear conditions and stand firm on its principles, Cichano\u016dskaja said, stressing that Belarus must not become a bargaining chip in negotiations. Without an independent Belarus, lasting peace and security in the region would be impossible, she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cichano\u016dskaja and Meloni last met in Rome in March to discuss developments in Belarus, ongoing repression and the Alaksandar \u0141uka\u0161enka regime\u2019s growing dependence on Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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