Sjarhei Tsihanouski

Sjarhei Tsihanouski is a Belarusian opposition figure and former presidential candidate who gained international attention during the 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. He was imprisoned following the elections, which were widely regarded as fraudulent. His unexpected release in a recent political development has been seen as a strategic move by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to improve ties with the United States amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.