# Belarus to free 25 political prisoners in exchange for U.S. lifting sanctions on two companies

https://mins.news/en/item/60888

- Meduza, 2026-09-16 12:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/16/belarus-to-free-25-political-prisoners-in-exchange-for-u-s-lifting-sanctions-on-two-companies

> U.S. envoy John Coale said Washington will lift sanctions on Belarusian companies Lakokraska and Bellesbumprom after Belarus releases 25 prisoners as a “goodwill gesture.” He said efforts to improve U.S.-Belarus relations and secure further releases would continue.

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