Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump announced the release of five prisoners from Poland and Moldova from detention in Belarus and Russia. The prisoners include Polish journalist and activist Andrzej Poczobut, who was serving an eight-year sentence. Trump credited his Special Presidential Envoy, John Coale, and Polish President Karol Nawrocki for their efforts in securing the release. The move marks a rare breakthrough in negotiations with Belarus and Russia.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump announced the release of the prisoners on Truth Social, thanking Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for his cooperation. The release includes Poczobut, who was awarded the Sakharov Prize for his reporting on pro-democracy protests in Belarus. The exchange was part of a broader series of prisoner releases negotiated with U.S. involvement. The move reflects a recent thaw in relations between Washington and Minsk under Trump. The prisoners were released as part of a multi-country arrangement.
Author: Evan Null
