President Trump’s personal envoy secures major diplomatic breakthrough as Belarus releases 250 political prisoners following direct US negotiations, showcasing unorthodox diplomacy over failed Biden-era isolationism.
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- Belarus frees 250 prisoners after talks with Trump’s envoy John Coale and President Lukashenka in Minsk on March 19, 2026.
- Builds on Trump’s prior successes, including ~200 releases since 2025 via sanctions relief and direct deals.
- High-profile figures like Nobel winner Ales Bialiatski already freed, weakening Lukashenka’s repression tied to Russia alliance. ---More...