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Trump Administration Eyes Diplomatic Thaw with Belarus

12/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration signaled possible normalization with Belarus after a meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko.
The approach includes opening a U.S. embassy in Minsk following sanctions imposed in 2020 and 2022.
In 2025, Lukashenko took steps to improve ties with the Trump administration, including praising Trump and releasing political prisoners such as Siarhei Tsikhanouski.
Mikola Statkevich remained imprisoned.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration signaled possible normalization with Belarus after a meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko.
The approach includes opening a U.S. embassy in Minsk following sanctions imposed in 2020 and 2022.
In 2025, Lukashenko took steps to improve ties with the Trump administration, including praising Trump and releasing political prisoners such as Siarhei Tsikhanouski.
Mikola Statkevich remained imprisoned.