Glas only spoke of a conviction, but did not mention the death penalty. Instead, he spoke of “concrete proposals for solutions” that Minsk had made to Berlin.
“Of course, there were contacts with the German side on this issue,” said Glas. “This criminal is a German citizen, and we understand the German side’s concern for him.” Belarus granted the German side consular access to the “criminal” in accordance with international law and intergovernmental agreements. “Taking into account the request of the German Foreign Ministry, the Belarusian side made concrete proposals for resolving the existing options for the development of the situation,” said Glas. He did not give details. The foreign ministries of both countries are holding consultations on the matter, he said.
The former rescue worker of the German Red Cross is accused of mercenary activity, espionage, terrorism, the creation of an extremist organization, destruction of a transport facility and illegal handling of weapons, explosives and ammunition, reported the Belarusian human rights organization Vjasna, among others. The verdict is said to have been pronounced on June 21 in Minsk. The former Soviet republic ruled by ruler Alexander Lukashenko is the only country in Europe where the death penalty is still carried out – by shooting in the back of the neck.
