Belarus Activist Kalesnikava Faces EU Pressure
Maria Kalesnikava spoke at the Salzburg Festival. She said freedom of speech isn't enough for a free society. She urged Europe to create a plan for Belarus.
Maria Kalesnikava is a Belarusian civil rights activist. She gave a speech at the Salzburg Festival on Sunday. She talked about the need for people to listen to each other. She also gave an interview to a Russian outlet, ZiB2. Kalesnikava expressed worries about Russia's influence and the situation after the war in Ukraine.
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Highlights
Kalesnikava's Speech at Salzburg
Maria Kalesnikava said dialogue is not weakness.
Call for European Strategy
Kalesnikava urged Europe to create a plan for Belarus.
Human Rights Concerns
The event shows worries about human rights in Belarus.
Kalesnikava's Russian Interview
She spoke about Russia's influence and the Ukraine war.
EU Pressure on Belarus
The EU is putting more pressure on the Belarusian government.