Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is on Russia's wanted list on a criminal charge, the Russian interior ministry said Wednesday, October 7.

The 38-year-old, who took refuge in EU member Lithuania following her claim to have beaten long-running leader Alexander Lukashenko in August elections, is "wanted on a criminal charge," the interior ministry said in response to a request by AFP, confirming earlier media reports.

CGTN continues to follow up on more details on the story.