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Belarusian family sentenced for treason and arms trafficking

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-0930
Belarusian family sentenced for treason and arms trafficking

A Belarusian court has sentenced Dmitry and Tatyana Korsakov, along with their daughter Pelageya, to prison terms ranging from 11 to 14 years for state treason and illegal arms trafficking.

A Belarusian court has sentenced a family to lengthy prison terms on charges of state treason and illegal arms trafficking. Dmitry Korsakov received 14 years, while his wife Tatyana Korsakova was sentenced to 12 years. Their daughter, Pelageya Korsakova, was handed an 11-year sentence in absentia. According to Pelageya Korsakova, her parents were detained in September 2025. The family's case was reported by Pelageya to the publication "Salidarnasts." The specific details of the alleged treason and arms trafficking were not elaborated in the report.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, «Салідарнасць»

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