Belarus and Germany Discuss Fate of German Man on Death Row
Rico Krieger, convicted of terrorism and mercenary activities, faces execution after a secretive trial in Minsk.
- Belarus and Germany are holding consultations regarding the German national's death sentence.
- Rico Krieger, a former German Red Cross medic, was sentenced under six articles of Belarus's criminal code.
- The trial included charges of terrorism, mercenary activity, and creating an extremist formation.
- Belarus has proposed solutions to Germany for addressing the situation, including consular access.
- Germany strongly opposes the death penalty and is advocating on Krieger's behalf.