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Ukraine Facilitates Transfer of Belarusian Political Prisoners

12/15/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarus is prepared to release political prisoners through Ukraine, announced by Kyrylo Budanov on December 14.
Belarus recently freed over 100 political prisoners in exchange for United States sanctions relief, with 114 transferred to Ukraine, including opposition figures.
Zelensky supported the transfer, stressing the need to address political prisoners.
Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya noted Ukraine, not Lithuania, received the majority of transfers.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarus is prepared to release political prisoners through Ukraine, announced by Kyrylo Budanov on December 14.
Belarus recently freed over 100 political prisoners in exchange for United States sanctions relief, with 114 transferred to Ukraine, including opposition figures.
Zelensky supported the transfer, stressing the need to address political prisoners.
Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya noted Ukraine, not Lithuania, received the majority of transfers.