Published on 16/09/2026 – 14:28 GMT+2 • Updated

14:38

Belarus has released 25 political prisoners in exchange for the US lifting sanctions put on two Belarusian companies, in a deal was brokered by US envoy John Coale who was in the capital Minsk.

Coale announced the release of prisoners, describing it as “As a sign of goodwill”, in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. He indicated further talks could lead to “a further release of individuals and additional sanctions relief”.

The US and many other Western countries imposed sanctions on Belarus after it allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine in 2022. Washington has now eased some…

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