Natalia Levaya released by Lukashenko

Natalya Levaya, a pregnant woman, unexpectedly received a pardon from President Alexander Lukashenko. According to Anastasia Benedisyuk, during a meeting with her mother and husband held on the day in power, Natalya, deeply moved by the request to preserve the health of her unborn child, asked forgiveness for her past actions. Earlier in 2020, she had been convicted of extremist activities in support of armed groups. At the time the decree was signed, the woman expressed gratitude and appreciation towards her family, and Lukashenko officially released her from custody.

Interviews with relatives describe the family's reaction in detail: they expressed relief and gratitude for the long-awaited release. The interviews also noted that Natalya realized her mistakes while in custody and decided to change her life.

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Natalya Levaya was sentenced in 2020 for supporting armed groups, but during a meeting with her family held in 2023, she asked for forgiveness and was released from punishment.