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Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners As US Says It Will Ease Sanctions #shorts

16 Sep 2026, 21:46 GMT By Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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Twenty-five freed political prisoners, including journalist Andrei Alyaksandrau, arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 16 after they were released by Belarusian authorities. The US special envoy to Belarus, John Coale, said their release was secured in exchange for Washington's agreement to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies. #shorts #belarus #politicalprisoners #lithuania