Ekaterina Bartko

Ekaterina Bartko is a Belarusian lawyer and activist who became known for her participation in peaceful protests against the government following the 2020 elections and her involvement in demonstrations against Russian aggression during the Ukraine war. After fleeing to the United States in 2022 on a student visa, she faced legal troubles resulting in her detention in an immigration facility due to a domestic dispute, which has raised concerns about her health and access to necessary medical care.