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U.S. Considers Trump-Lukashenko Meeting After Prisoner Release

3/25/2026

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The United States is considering a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, signaling a policy shift after years of isolation.
U.S. Special Envoy John Coale cited progress after Lukashenko released 250 political prisoners, and sanctions on Belarusian financial institutions have been eased.
Lukashenko acknowledged a proposed "big deal" from Trump, though details remain unclear.
Belarus continues to support Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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The United States is considering a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, signaling a policy shift after years of isolation.
U.S. Special Envoy John Coale cited progress after Lukashenko released 250 political prisoners, and sanctions on Belarusian financial institutions have been eased.
Lukashenko acknowledged a proposed "big deal" from Trump, though details remain unclear.
Belarus continues to support Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.