US diplomacy in Belarus: releases 250 political prisoners, eases sanctions

The US Embassy in Lithuania has reported that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to release 250 political prisoners in exchange for sanctions relief, Reuters reports. The release of political prisoners follows talks with the US and is part of efforts to normalize relations with Washington after years of isolation and sanctions. Lukashenko met with […] The post US diplomacy in Belarus: releases 250 political prisoners, eases sanctions appeared first on Baltic News Network.