'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU

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Maria Kalesnikava, a Belarusian opposition activist, received the Charlemagne Prize on March 14, four years after being imprisoned for opposing President Lukashenka. Released in December 2025, she expressed concerns about Belarus losing sovereignty due to Russian influence and warned of the dangers of ignoring Lukashenka. Kalesnikava emphasized the importance of dialogue with the EU to influence Belarus and highlighted the ongoing plight of political prisoners.