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Belarus released 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition leaders, as part of a deal with the US involving sanctions relief and improved diplomatic relations.
Belarus is attempting to reduce its political isolation by engaging in diplomatic talks with European countries, following a recent thaw in relations with the US under Trump, amidst ongoing tensions and sanctions due to its actions in Ukraine and domestic crackdowns.
Belarus released 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, in a deal brokered by the US, which also plans to lift sanctions on Belarus's airline and reopen its embassy, as part of efforts to normalize relations and potentially negotiate a larger prisoner release deal.