In March 2024, pro-government Telegram channels published a "repentant" video featuring Vladimir Nikonov. On camera , he admits to having made "unflattering comments" about Lukashenko, ministers, security officials, and their children.
He was arrested on administrative charges on March 21, 2024. He served 10 days in custody and was charged with a criminal offense three days later. He was released on his own recognizance. In December 2024, his detention was commuted to custody.
Once the sentence takes effect, you can only write letters to the prisoner. Under Art. 85 of the Penal Code of Belarus, convicts cannot receive money transfers from anyone other than close relatives. Parcels are also only possible from relatives. If you want to help, support the family directly if this option is available on the prisoner's page.
21.03.2024
Transfer
IVS Grodno — In custody
01.04.2024
Status change
Travel ban/bail
~02.09.2024
Transfer
Turma №1 — In custody
19.02.2025
Trial outcome 19.02.2025
3 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, Grodno Regional Court
~21.04.2025
Appeal date unknown
unknown
