The German Marshall Fund of the United States Frontlines of Democracy Initiative and its office in Warsaw invite you to an important conversation with former Belarusian diplomat and Minister of Culture Pavel Latushka, focused on the ongoing protests in Belarus and efforts to advance new elections and political changes following the flawed August 9 presidential election in Belarus. The focus of the conversation with Ambassador Latushka, a member of the presidium of the Coordination Council led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, will also delve into the Council’s efforts to achieve a peaceful political transition in light of growing violence and intransigence of longstanding dictator President Lukashenka. Ambassador Latushka will provide greater insight into the Council’s efforts to end violence, seek prisoners release, and build international support to bolster the case for political change being made by protesting Belarusians. He will also discuss the recent meeting between Lukashenka and Russian President Putin and provide insights on the growing and pernicious role of the Kremlin in support of maintaining the current regime. He will also discuss the priorities of Belarusians after a month of protests and as a stalemate with Lukashenka solidifies.

Speakers:

Amb. Pavel Latushka - Former Minister of Culture of Belarus and Member of the Coordination Council of Belaru

Michał Baranowski - Director, Warsaw Office, The German Marshall Fund of the United States

Jonathan Katz - Senior Fellow and Director, Democracy Initiatives, The German Marshall Fund of the United States