According to the Supreme Court's website, Viktor was accused of "otherwise providing assistance to a foreign state and its representatives in carrying out activities aimed at harming the national security of the Republic of Belarus."
Domoratsky was also stripped of his military rank of "senior lieutenant in the reserve."
Alexey Kovalchuk worked as a rowing instructor and bartender in Minsk for nine years, then as a snowboarding instructor. In 2007, he moved to Ukraine and for a long time split his time between the two countries.
In October 2025, the Investigative Committee announced the initiation of a "special investigation" against five well-known fighters of the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment—a group of Belarusians defending Ukraine. Among them was Alexei.
He was arrested on November 2, 2023, under an administrative offense and sentenced to 15 days in prison for political reasons. He was subsequently re-arrested for an additional three days as a suspect in a criminal case under Article 361-1, Parts 1-3, "for intentional actions directly aimed at joining the extremist group 'Mobilization Plan Peramoga.'" He was released on his own recognizance and subsequently expelled from the university.
A historian, Anton worked as a tour guide. His specialty was Ruzhany Castle and its surroundings, but he has led tours in many cities across Belarus.
Pavel is a professional appraiser with nearly 20 years of experience. Since 2015, he has been registered as a sole proprietor in Smolevichi. Previously, he worked for the Moscow-based company "Center for Economic Projects," which specializes in property appraisals.
A special investigation was conducted against the defendants. Since they are located abroad, the trial took place without their presence.
A special investigation was conducted against the defendants. Since they are located abroad, the trial took place without their presence.
A special investigation was conducted against the defendants. Since they are located abroad, the trial took place without their presence.
In May 2025, Andrei was placed on the wanted list for participating in the 2020 protests. A criminal case was opened against him.
Violetta is an artist from the Gomel region. In 2020, she and activist Dmitry Lukomsky moved to Ukraine due to political persecution. There, in 2023, they launched the project "Tviy Susid" (Your Home)—a website about Belarus for Ukrainians.
Violetta was tried under articles 361-1 and 368 of the Criminal Code for creating an "extremist group" and insulting Lukashenko. She was accused of administering the Telegram chat "Petrikov 97%," which the authorities later designated an "extremist group."
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