Evgeny Glushkov is a former Mogilev journalist who worked for city television in the 1990s and 2000s, after which he collaborated with several city portals.
Glushkov was detained in early January after refusing to open the door to security forces. He was dragged out into the street, still wearing the clothes he was wearing at home.
According to some reports , a criminal case has been opened against Glushkov for his journalistic activities. The suspected charge is Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus (creation of or participation in an extremist group).
He was released in August 2026.
The 57-year-old man was hospitalized immediately after returning home. He was diagnosed with a trophic ulcer. Shortly before his release, Glushkov was also hospitalized.
