- Belarus released 52 prisoners, including 14 foreign nationals from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, France, the U.K., and Germany, who crossed into Lithuania.
- The release followed appeals from U.S. President Donald Trump, with U.S. envoy John Coale negotiating directly with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
- In exchange, the U.S. lifted sanctions on Belarus’ national airline Belavia, allowing it to operate and purchase aircraft components.
- The release is the largest batch so far but falls short of the 1,300–1,400 prisoners Trump had requested during a conversation with Lukashenko last month.
Belarus Releases 52 Prisoners, Lithuanian President Says
