Former political prisonersForced displacement

Dmitry Gennadievich Yalchenko

Dissidentby since
Viasna since

Dmitry was convicted in 2025 of "assisting extremist activity" and sentenced to imprisonment and a large fine. He sent a video of military vehicles passing by to the Telegram channel "Real Belarus."

On December 13, 2025, he was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.

Sentences

Trial outcome 05.05.2025
2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 500 basic values fine.
Appeal 17.06.2025
the sentence was upheld.
Dmitry Gennadievich Yalchenko
In custody:
Hometown:
Babruysk
Birthday:
08.02.1987
Was held in:
IK -22, p.o.b 20, Brest region, Ivatsevichi, st. Domanovo, 225295
Articles:
Marks:

Timeline

  1. 2025
  2. 24.02.2025

    Transfer

    Turma №4 — In custody

  3. 05.05.2025

    Trial outcome 05.05.2025

    2 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, 500 basic values fine, Mogilev Regional Court

  4. 17.06.2025

    Appeal 17.06.2025

    the sentence was upheld

  5. ~14.07.2025

    Transfer

    IK-22 — In custody

  6. 13.12.2025

    Status change

    Forced displacement