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Belarus to Release 250 Political Prisoners in Deal with US

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Belarus to Release 250 Political Prisoners in Deal with US
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  • Belarus is releasing 250 political prisoners in a deal with the United States.
  • The US is lifting sanctions on two state banks, the finance department, and companies in exchange.
  • The specific prisoners and entities involved have not been publicly identified.

According to sources, Belarus is releasing 250 political prisoners after an agreement with the USA. The identities of the specific political prisoners being released have not been disclosed. In exchange, Washington is lifting sanctions against two state banks, the finance department, and companies.

The names of the two state banks and companies affected by the sanctions lift remain unknown. The agreement marks a significant diplomatic development, though the original sanctions and their duration are unclear. It is also not specified what prompted this agreement between Belarus and the USA.

The release is proceeding under the terms of the deal, which includes the sanctions relief.

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