Pavel Latushka, head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, commented on new information from "Cyberpartisans" about the former speaker of the Coordination Council, Anzhelika Melnikova, during an interview on "Euroradio." He does not consider the published materials sufficient proof.
It recently became known that Melnikova lives with her two children in Minsk in an apartment on Pyatra Mstislavtsa Street, and also that in 2022 she came to Belarus from Poland, while her husband returned to Poland.
On "Euroradio," Dzmitry Lukashuk asked Pavel Latushka whether the new information affected his assessment of the situation.
"What facts? Name at least one fact. We haven't seen any facts. These are written statements, but not facts. With all due respect to the 'Cyberpartisans,'" Latushka replied to the question.
As the politician argues, three key questions remain unanswered:
"Firstly, when did this happen? If we believe she was an agent or an officer of the special services. Secondly, under what circumstances — whether it was blackmail, bribery, or coercion. And the third question: what is her status today?"
Latushka emphasized that he usually comments only on what can be confirmed by facts. However, in this situation, according to him, due to a lack of information, he has to resort to hypotheses.
"Now I will speculate for the first time," he warned.
The politician admits that the "Cyberpartisans" may indeed possess additional materials that have not yet been published. However, in his opinion, a "disinformation game by the KGB" cannot be ruled out either.
Explaining his logic, he drew attention to information about Melnikova's possible personal relationship with an employee of Belarusian counterintelligence. According to Latushka, if she were already a special services employee, then "to start a romance with a KGB counterintelligence officer abroad during a special operation is a violation of all instructions."
At the same time, the politician considers a "honey trap" scenario possible.
"Such scenarios are used by special services. And at some stage, they revealed this situation to her," Latushka believes.
In his opinion, if something similar did happen, it was unlikely at an early stage.
"Most likely, at the final stage, because specifically in January [2025], very important strategic decisions were made in the interests of democratic forces, which Melnikova supported. And the hearings on Lukashenka's responsibility in the Coordination Council — that was January.
And the recognition of the Coordination Council by the Polish Senate — also January. And the first speech of our official delegation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, where she called for not recognizing Lukashenka, bringing him to justice, and recognizing democratic institutions as representatives of Belarusians — that was also January.
So, if this happened before January, then it is illogical," the politician concluded.
Separately, he commented on the information about Melnikova's acquisition of real estate. According to Latushka, it is difficult for him to imagine that the Belarusian authorities could not only allow her to withdraw her own funds but also additionally reward her.
"In this situation, I can ask the question: for what results? What results? We don't see any results. What did she do? Well, there was reputational damage. But the Coordination Council stood strong. There was an attempt to remove us from PACE, but we stood strong. She should have been rewarded. For what should she be rewarded? There is no concrete result," Latushka argues.
The politician noted that even if the story resulted in reputational and financial losses, they did not lead to the collapse of the Coordination Council.
According to the politician, if the authorities truly wanted to thank Melnikova for cooperation, the most probable option would be to simply leave her alone.
"The maximum the regime could do: 'She did it, she worked for us. Good, go play. Good that she wasn't imprisoned.' That's the maximum. But apartments..." Latushka believes.
According to him, it is precisely this inconsistency that forces the consideration of other possible explanations for what is happening.
"The question arises for me whether this is not a disinformation game. I am not asserting, I am only speculating today," the politician emphasized.
In response to a comment from a viewer asking what the purpose of disinformation would be if Melnikova is no longer part of the leadership of democratic forces, Latushka explained:
"There could be another approach here. For example, to demonstrate to others: 'Look, if you cooperate with us, we can forgive you. You can even take your own money. We will even add more — it turns out to be 250-300 thousand dollars. The main thing is to switch to our side.'
But this is an unrealistic scenario. To add another 300 thousand for someone who fought the regime, even worked in 'cyber' and helped 'cybers' so much? (...) And for this, to give her a reward, an apartment, add more money — and live, enjoy life, and even give her a cover passport? For now, it doesn't add up."
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