Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions
The New York Times • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Belarus has released several prominent political prisoners, including a Nobel laureate and an opposition leader, as part of a rapprochement with the U.S., which has lifted some trade sanctions, according to The New York Times. This development follows months of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Minsk.
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