The Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya recorded a new appeal to the Russians and urged them to support the Belarusian people.

The appeal was published on the Telegram channel of Tikhanovskaya's press service.

"We - Belarusians - are very grateful to the Russians who already support the struggle of the Belarusian people for freedom. We will not forget any of the gestures or actions of solidarity. Thank you for that! Russian independent journalists and bloggers, I would like to thank you separately for your attention to what is happening in our country, for your willingness to talk with ordinary Belarusians - and broadcast their opinions. This really helps to reduce the effect of Russian and Belarusian propaganda, prevents our people from turning against each other.

"Let us not allow propaganda to poison the relations between friendly peoples, and let the ill-considered decisions of politicians harm the interests of both Belarus and Russia. Support the Belarusian people," she said.