PoliticsBelarus to release 25 political prisoners in exchange for US sanctions relief, envoy says

U.S. special envoy John Coale said Belarus will release 25 political prisoners while Washington lifts sanctions on the Belarusian companies Lakokraska and Bellesbumprom. The prisoners’ identities and destinations remain unknown. Viasna estimated Belarus had 889 political prisoners at the end of August.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:58Original