Pavel Šurmei

Pavel Šurmei is a Belarusian military leader currently commanding the Kastus Kalinowski Regiment, a group of volunteer fighters formed to resist the Belarusian regime and support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. He became involved in this cause after receiving alarming news from his wife in Mykolaiv about bombings in her city, prompting him to take immediate action. Šurmei faces significant risks, including a criminal case initiated against him by the regime of Alexander Lukashenko, which could lead to severe repercussions if he returns to Belarus.