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Belarus Frees 250 Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal

3/19/2026

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On March 19, 2026, the Belarusian government freed 250 prisoners after a deal facilitated by the United States.
Of those released, 235 stayed in Belarus and 15 were sent to Lithuania.
The United States lifted sanctions on Belinvestbank and potash companies after a meeting between U.S. Special Envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
The release included political detainee Kim Samusenko and journalist Ekaterina Andreeva.

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On March 19, 2026, the Belarusian government freed 250 prisoners after a deal facilitated by the United States.
Of those released, 235 stayed in Belarus and 15 were sent to Lithuania.
The United States lifted sanctions on Belinvestbank and potash companies after a meeting between U.S. Special Envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
The release included political detainee Kim Samusenko and journalist Ekaterina Andreeva.