Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader, claims that the government's classification of Euronews as 'extremist' is a retaliatory act for its critical reporting on the 2020 election and ongoing political repression. She warns that this designation could lead to increased persecution of those seeking independent news. Tsikhanouskaya emphasizes the importance of independent media in Belarus and urges citizens to prioritize digital security amidst government crackdowns.