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US Envoy Secures Progress in Belarus-Lithuania Relations

3/20/2026

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John Coale, envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, announced progress toward reconciling Belarus and Lithuania during an interview in Vilnius on March 19, 2026.
The relationship has worsened since 2020 as Lithuania supported Belarusian protesters and Minsk faced accusations for orchestrating migrant flows and smuggling.
Coale met Lithuanian leaders and discussed concerns with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who freed 250 political prisoners and agreed to address some issues.

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John Coale, envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, announced progress toward reconciling Belarus and Lithuania during an interview in Vilnius on March 19, 2026.
The relationship has worsened since 2020 as Lithuania supported Belarusian protesters and Minsk faced accusations for orchestrating migrant flows and smuggling.
Coale met Lithuanian leaders and discussed concerns with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who freed 250 political prisoners and agreed to address some issues.