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US Lifts Belarus Potash Sanctions, EU Extends Until 2027

6/9/2026

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The United States lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilizer in December as a reward for releases.
EU sanctions stay until February 2027, forcing Belarus to ship exports through Russia instead of Klaipeda.
More than 400 prisoners have been freed while John Coale said the United States has postponed further releases.
Belarus added at least 50 politically motivated sentences since December and expanded its prisoner list by 32 names.

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The United States lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilizer in December as a reward for releases.
EU sanctions stay until February 2027, forcing Belarus to ship exports through Russia instead of Klaipeda.
More than 400 prisoners have been freed while John Coale said the United States has postponed further releases.
Belarus added at least 50 politically motivated sentences since December and expanded its prisoner list by 32 names.