Boris Johnson backs Belarus opposition leader: 'We're on your side'

The British prime minister has given his full support to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is at the forefront of efforts to restore democracy in the face of a crackdown on civil society in Belarus. Hosting Tsikhanouskaya in Downing Street hours after the head of a group that helps Belarusians fleeing persecution was found dead in a park in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, Johnson said: 'We strongly support you, strongly support Belarus, the Belarusian people.' Outside No 10, Tsikhanouskaya told reporters she would be undeterred in fighting for free and fair elections in Belarus

[tropicalseedlings]

Boris Johnson? The same who signed withdrawal agreement and NI protocol? Well, Lukashenko has no need to worry about it.

[alancummings]

Pity he doesn’t care about his own country.

[maryhinge]

don't believe a word he says darlin'

[xdyoleo]

Even when he's on the right side Johnson looks shifty. But this was an important meeting and should be taken seriously.

[nemo]

I trust their President more than Boris

[ThomasKing]

He looks a mess, and totally uninterested.

[markgreen]

Brave woman to go up against Lukashenko.

[CestuiQueTrustBeneficiary-KING]

What an Actor. His part is almost over.. Don't worry.

[harnas]

The movement of dismantling the country.

[dp]

It's like a child trying to explain to his mother what is happening.
Did they do this on the American meeting film set?

[davidellis]

I hope she gets to take over Belarus soon. The world can help it happen.

[jonathanroger]

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks with the highest principle, it's a pity we can't borrow her for the UK.

[Budanevey]

3, 832 migrants have crossed illegally into Lithuania this year, compared with just 74 in all of 2020.

The EU blames Belarus for “weaponizing” migrants and says it's an "act of aggression".

[mariamoments]

Why isn't he back home looking after the kids? Get him home to help the wife change nappies.

[graylien]

If the likes of BoJo are siding themselves with your cause, you might just want to reconsider changing your views and perspectives on these issues...

[miriamful]

" efforts to restore democracy in the face of a crackdown on civil society "
Who is on Britain's side to restore democracy? Utter hypocrisy from this man as usual.

[Charles-qekc]

You guys want to someone who has absolutely no idea on how to run a country and preserve the national interest of her country just because of your own interest. This is absolutely cynical.

[andrewlambert]

That's right, , the uk is already in trouble.. but you put us in the firing line.. when will we kick him out

[Nrgodzilla]

Hahaha he'll say something different tomorrow and that will be a lie!

[thechanneloffun]

Boris would make a great dog, he’s the hair for it, a great name, mop head