Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko

Siarhei Tsikhanouski, recently released after US mediation, shared his harrowing prison experiences and political convictions at a press conference in Vilnius. Sentenced to 18 years in 2021, he endured harsh conditions, including isolation and deprivation. Tsikhanouski urged continued resistance against Lukashenko and called on Donald Trump to help free remaining political prisoners, emphasizing the need for democratic change in Belarus.