The former MSLU teacher was detained in early October 2022 as part of a criminal case for participating in protests. She was detained by at least six security officials.
Prior to this, Natalia was detained four times during the year and tried on politically motivated administrative charges.
The trial was held behind closed doors.
On June 21, 2025, Natalia was released after a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, and was immediately taken to Lithuania.
