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Belarus releases 123 detainees after US agrees to ease sanctions

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Belarus releases 123 detainees after US agrees to ease sanctions

The move followed talks held in Minsk with Donald Trump’s special envoy for Belarus, John Coale, and marks a rare diplomatic shift involving President Alexander Lukashenko’s government. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski is also among those freed as part of the deal.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 13 Dec 2025

Belarus and Russia stage “West 2025” drills amid rising tension in Europe

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Belarus and Russia stage “West 2025” drills amid rising tension in Europe

The exercises form part of “Zapad-2025” (West 2025), a large-scale military operation held every four years. This year’s drills involved fewer troops compared to the 200,000 deployed in 2022.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 16 Sep 2025

Belarus opposition figure Tsikhanouski freed after nearly five years in prison

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Belarus opposition figure Tsikhanouski freed after nearly five years in prison

Tsikhanouski was among 14 political prisoners released over the weekend, according to independent Belarusian outlet Nasha Niva.

By Brenda Socky 22 Jun 2025