Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya removes her protective face mask as she prepares to address media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya removes her protective face mask as she prepares to address media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrives to give a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrives to give a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrives to give a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrives to give a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrives to give a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sit side-by-side during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sit side-by-side during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sit side-by-side during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sit side-by-side during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sit side-by-side during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses media representatives during a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (C) answers the journalists after a press conference at The Lithuanian Permanent Representation in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya chat ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya chat ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya chat ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrives at the Residence Palace ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrives at the Residence Palace ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrives at the Residence Palace ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrives at the Residence Palace ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrives at the Residence Palace ahead of an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shows torture pictures next to European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (C) shows a photograph as she sits next to European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell (R) and German Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas (L) during an informal breakfast with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by STEPHANIE LECOCQ / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya meets with European Parliament President David Sassoli, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya meets with European Parliament President David Sassoli, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya meets with European Parliament President David Sassoli, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (back) meets with European Parliament President David Sassoli, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (L) and European Parliament President David Sassoli, bump elbows during a European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya poses as she meets with European Parliament President during a European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya meets with the European Parliament President during a European Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli react as they attend a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks during a news conference with European Parliament President, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli attend a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli adjusts their protective face masks during a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attends a news conference with European Parliament President, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attends a news conference with European Parliament President, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

European Parliament President David Sassoli speaks during a joint news conference with Belarusian opposition leader in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli leave after a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

European Parliament President David Sassoli speaks during a joint news conference with Belarusian opposition leader in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

European Parliament President David Sassoli adjusts his face mask as he stands next to Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as they attend a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli leave after a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli leave after a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and European Parliament President David Sassoli attend a news conference, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks during a joint news conference with European Parliament President in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliaments at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliaments at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of the EU parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya holds up a photograph as she addresses members of the EU parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya holds up a photograph as she addresses members of the EU parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya holds up a photograph as she addresses members of the EU parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya holds a bunch of flowers as she stands next to European Parliament President David Sassoli at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya holds a picture as she addresses members of parliament at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Josep Borrell R, Hoher Vertreter der EU fuer Aussen- und Sicherheitspolitik, und Swetlana Tichanowskaja L, Vertreterin der Zivilgesellschaft von Belarus, in Bruessel, 21.09.2020. Bruessel Belgium *** Josep Borrell R , EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya L , representative of Belarus civil society, in Brussels, 21 09 2020 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.netx

Heiko Maas L, Bundesaussenminister, aufgenommen im Gespraech mit Swetlana Tichanowskaja R, Vertreterin der Zivilgesellschaft von Belarus, in Bruessel, 21.09.2020. Bruessel Belgium *** Heiko Maas L , Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, speaking with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya R , representative of Belarusian civil society, in Brussels, 21 09 2020 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.netx

Heiko Maas 2L, Bundesaussenminister, und Josep Borrell R, Hoher Vertreter der EU fuer Aussen- und Sicherheitspolitik, treffen sich mit Swetlana Tichanowskaja 2R, Vertreterin der Zivilgesellschaft von Belarus, in Bruessel, 21.09.2020. Bruessel Belgium *** Heiko Maas 2L , German Foreign Minister, and Josep Borrell R , EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, meet with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya 2R , representative of Belarusian civil society, in Brussels, 21 09 2020 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.netx

Heiko Maas 2L, Bundesaussenminister, und Josep Borrell R, Hoher Vertreter der EU fuer Aussen- und Sicherheitspolitik, treffen sich mit Swetlana Tichanowskaja 2R, Vertreterin der Zivilgesellschaft von Belarus, in Bruessel, 21.09.2020. Bruessel Belgium *** Heiko Maas 2L , German Foreign Minister, and Josep Borrell R , EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, meet with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya 2R , representative of Belarusian civil society, in Brussels, 21 09 2020 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.netx

Heiko Maas, Bundesaussenminister, aufgenommen vor einem Fruehstueck mit einer Vertreterin der Zivilgesellschaft von Belarus in Bruessel, 21.09.2020. Bruessel Belgium *** Heiko Maas, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, recorded before a breakfast with a representative of the civil society of Belarus in Brussels, 21 09 2020 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xFlorianxGaertner/photothek.netx

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya meets with European Parliament President David Sassoli, in Brussels on September 21, 2020. - European foreign ministers welcomed Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya to Brussels as they prepare EU sanctions to support her battle against the Minsk regime. The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election -- and those protests have been brutally repressed. (Photo by JOHANNA GERON / POOL / AFP)