'No regrets.' Belarusian activist talks exile in Germany
Deutsche Welle
February 16, 2026
Maria Kolesnikova was a leading figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. After her unexpected release from prison, she came to Germany to rebuild her life.
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Originally published on Deutsche Welle on 2/16/2026