Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief

Twenty-five Belarusian political prisoners were freed as part of a deal with Washington.

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Negotiations aim to secure the release of hundreds more detainees.

The U.S. partially lifts sanctions in return.

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