Belarus Extradites Opposition Figure from Vietnam

Vietnam has extradited Vasily Veremeychik, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure and former soldier of the Kalinouski Regiment, back to Belarus, where he faces severe charges including terrorism that could lead to a lengthy prison sentence or the death penalty. Veremeychik, who had fought for Ukraine against Russia and was involved in the 2020 protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, was detained in Vietnam on November 13, allegedly orchestrated by the Belarusian KGB. The Belarusian authorities have declared the Kalinouski Regiment a terrorist organization, and Veremeychik's return is being portrayed as a significant success for the KGB. His rapid extradition has raised concerns about the legality of the process and the lack of legal representation for him in Vietnam. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Belarus and its opposition members, particularly those fighting alongside Ukraine against Russian aggression.