Valentin, an assistant foreman at the Khimvolokno plant, part of Grodno Azot , and deputy chairman of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union of Grodno Azot, was arrested in the fall of 2021 as part of a criminal case brought against plant employees who supported the strike and were part of the "Workers' Movement" initiative. On September 21, 2021, this initiative was designated an extremist organization, following which mass arrests of workers took place across the country.
In February 2023, Valentina was found guilty of treason and the creation of and participation in an extremist group and sentenced to imprisonment.
In October 2024, another court hearing took place, following which Valentin was transferred to prison.
