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Belarus Prisoners Freed, Lukashenko Secures US Deal
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Big news from Belarus: One hundred and twenty-three political prisoners, including opposition figures, activists, and journalists, were released, including Maria Kolesnikova and Viktor Babaryka. This follows lengthy negotiations led by the US, resulting in a visit by Donald Trumps special envoy. Lukashenko secures a win, with US sanctions on potash lifted, but EU penalties remain. Released prisoners were diverted, with Ales Bialiatski arriving in Vilnius to cheers, urging continued activism for those still imprisoned.
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