Viktar Babaryka, a jailed Belarusian opposition politician, appeared in a video after nearly two years of silence, just weeks before an election expected to favor President Alexander Lukashenko. Babaryka, who was sentenced to 14 years on corruption charges, has been denied contact with family and lawyers. His recent appearance showed him in poor condition, raising concerns about his treatment in prison. The release of the video is seen as an attempt by authorities to mitigate accusations of forced disappearances ahead of the election. The situation highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Belarus, with many political prisoners still detained.