The release of political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut came as a surprise even to himself. He was met at the Polish border by his longtime friend and colleague, Gazeta Wyborcza journalist Bartosz Wieliński. Speaking on TVN24, Wieliński shared his initial emotions and impressions of the meeting, describing Poczobut's physical condition after years in captivity, and his unwavering determination to return to Belarus.