Trump can pressure Putin into peace talks with Ukraine - Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya

She stated this in an interview with Espreso.

“Trump’s second presidency could be crucial for our region, and he has repeatedly stated that ending the Russian-Ukrainian war is one of the priorities of his foreign policy. Trump is a strong and often unpredictable player, capable of using unconventional tools, and he could pressure Putin to bring him to the negotiating table. The Kremlin would have to reckon with America’s power,” Tsikhanouskaya said confidently.

According to her, Trump’s team should intensify efforts against the dictatorial regimes of Putin and Lukashenko. As a result, Belarusian opposition members have already visited Washington to meet with the new U.S. president.

“But we also need our own efforts to protect our future freedom, not just rely on American help and support,” the politician emphasized.

She reminded that in 2020, President Trump was the first leader to impose sanctions against Lukashenko’s regime for election fraud and the brutal suppression of protests by the Belarusian people.

“So we already have examples of Trump’s leadership in the fight against Lukashenko’s regime. And we expect his new administration to continue its tough and consistent approach,” the opposition leader predicted.

• Earlier, Trump claimed that he could force Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign a peace deal with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin within 24 hours.