Belarusian President Releases Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Reduction

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release of 250 political prisoners on Thursday, marking the largest such release to date. This action occurred as part of negotiations with the United States, which responded by further easing sanctions against Belarus. The move aims to normalize diplomatic relations between the two nations after years of strained ties and economic restrictions. The development was confirmed by the US embassy in Lithuania, indicating a potential thaw in bilateral relations.