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This bill authorizes the U.S. Secretary of State to conduct an annual strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement, focusing on several key objectives related to promoting democracy and human rights in Belarus. The dialogue aims to support efforts to return Belarus to democratic rule, including facilitating free and fair elections, supporting the day-to-day functions of the democratic movement, and ensuring Belarusians living abroad have access to essential services. The bill seeks to address the political, economic, and security impacts of events in Belarus and Russia on neighboring countries, and proposes holding the current regime of President Alyaksandr Lukashenka accountable for human rights abuses and support of Russia's war in Ukraine. Additionally, the dialogue would work to secure the release of political prisoners and journalists, and support Belarusian language, cultural programs, and independent media. The overall goal is to strengthen democratic institutions and represent the legitimate aspirations of the Belarusian people in their pursuit of democratic governance.

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