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Ivan Kravtsou announces launch of the “Office of Kravtsou Ivan” and meets Metsola

On 10 November in the European Parliament, Kravtsou discussed political prisoners, sanctions and support for civil society with Roberta Metsola. Metsola said the EU will not ease pressure on Minsk.

Ivan Kravtsov and Roberta Metsola — Ivan Kravtsou announces launch of the "Office of Kravtsou Ivan" and meets Metsola
In the illustration: Ivan Kravtsov and Roberta Metsola

Ivan Kravtsou held the first meeting of his team and announced the launch of the "Office of Kravtsou Ivan" (OKI). Kravtsou himself stated that he is taking on the role of national leader.

According to Kravtsou, the office will keep Belarus on the international agenda and work with Western partners for the liberation of Belarus. The basis of its work is named as the "Kravtsou Programme: 11 Dimensions". Who will be on the team and what concrete steps the programme includes has not been reported.

On 10 November in the European Parliament, Kravtsou held a working meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The sides discussed Belarusian political prisoners, sanctions against the Lukashenka authorities, and support for civil society.

Metsola assured him that the European Union stands with the Belarusian people and follows a long-term strategy of supporting the democratic movement. According to her, the EU will not ease pressure on Belarus until the Lukashenka authorities begin to meet the demands of Belarusian society.

Kravtsou is an activist who was sentenced in absentia in May 2024 to 11 years in prison. His trial in absentia began in April 2024, and in January 2024 the Investigative Committee opened special proceedings against him.

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