In Belarus, politician Nikolai Statkevich was released after suffering a stroke and refusing to leave the country, while convicted Natalia Leva was pardoned due to her pregnancy.

In Belarus, politician Nikolai Statkevich was released after suffering a stroke and refusing to leave the country, while convicted Natalia Leva was pardoned due to her pregnancy.

@varlamov_news 19 Feb 2026, 16:20

Political prisoner Nikolai Statkevich has been released in Belarus after suffering a stroke and experiencing speech difficulties.

@meduzalive 19 Feb 2026, 15:32