On the fifth anniversary of the disputed 2020 Belarusian presidential election, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emphasized that the prospect for Belarusian democracy remains alive and called on the United States and Europe to intensify their support for the Belarusian people. The 2020 election triggered the largest uprising in Belarusian history, with hundreds of thousands protesting against what they deemed stolen votes. Despite the mass demonstrations and initial signs that President Alexander Lukashenko's regime might collapse, the government responded with a harsh crackdown. Reports indicate that since the protests began, there have been approximately 100,000 cases of repression. International actors including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have urged Lukashenko to end the ongoing repression. Analysts note that the regime's crackdown has continued over the past five years, with a transnational dimension to the repression. The situation remains tense as Belarus faces continued political unrest and calls for greater international support for democratic forces.