Dmitry was found guilty in 2025 of "assisting extremist activity" in the high-profile case of the monitoring channel "Belarusian Gayun," which monitored the actions of Russian troops in Belarus before and during their armed aggression against Ukraine.
Dmitry Korneichik's last job was at the Autospace retail chain, which sells auto parts and consumables, with stores in various cities across Belarus. Previously, he worked as a sole proprietor in the professional photography industry.
He was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
