Trump's Envoy Frees Belarus Prisoners, Lifts Sanctions
Update: 2025-12-13
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In a significant development, one hundred twenty-three prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava, were freed in Belarus. This release, brokered by a Trump envoy, saw the U.S. lift sanctions on Belarusian potash in exchange. The prisoners, mostly taken to Ukraine, expressed relief and joy, with Bialiatski emphasizing the ongoing human rights struggle. The U.S. aims to reduce Lukashenkos reliance on Putin, while the exiled opposition views the release as sanctions effectiveness. The U.S. embassy in Lithuania is ready for further engagement to free remaining political prisoners.
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