Viktar Babarîka

Viktar Babarîka is a former banker and civic activist who sought to run for president of Belarus in 2020, gaining significant public support. He was arrested while attempting to submit his candidacy and was later sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges widely viewed as politically motivated. Babarîka's campaign was marked by a record number of signatures collected in support of his candidacy, reflecting a strong desire for political change in Belarus.