Viktaras Babaryka

Viktaras Babaryka is a prominent Belarusian opposition figure and former banker who aimed to run for the presidency against the long-standing authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. He was arrested in June 2020 amid widespread protests against electoral fraud and was accused of financial crimes. Babaryka's candidacy represented a significant challenge to Lukashenko's regime, and he gained substantial public support. Recently, he was among the political prisoners released from Belarusian prisons, marking a notable moment in the ongoing struggle for democracy in Belarus.