German Man Sentenced to Death in Belarus Appeals for Help on State TV

Rico Krieger's televised plea raises concerns over the fairness of his trial and potential political motivations behind his sentencing.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock express concern over Krieger's death sentence.
Belarusian authorities accuse Krieger of terrorism, claiming he acted on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.
Krieger's televised confession is seen as a tactic to pressure the German government into intervening.
Human rights organizations criticize Belarus for using the death penalty and question the legitimacy of Krieger's trial.
Germany is providing consular assistance and working to protect Krieger's rights.