# Belarus tests a new path back to the West

https://mins.news/en/item/83013

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-02 06:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/belarus-tests-a-new-path-back-to-the-west/

> Alexander Lukashenko appears to be making another effort to end Belarus’ Western isolation. Donald Trump’s announcement of a “massive” potash deal was followed by the first Belarus-Poland ministerial talks in seven years. U.S. engagement has helped secure the release of around 500 political prisoners, but European sanctions still block cheaper potash transit routes and show little sign of easing.

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