Belarus and Russia Involvement in US-Directed Prisoner Release

President Trump announced release of 3 Polish and 2 Moldovan prisoners from Belarus and Russia via negotiated deal.
Special Envoy John Coale led U.S. negotiations for prisoner swap begun in September after Polish President Nawrocki requested help.
Polish PM Tusk confirmed release of Poczobut on April 28 as part of diplomatic prisoner swap.
Trump thanked Belarusian President Lukashenko and Coale for role in deal, with U.S. removing sanctions from Belarus.
Freed individuals undergo debriefing and medical checks before reuniting with families in Poland and Moldova.
Deal marks ongoing diplomatic exchanges involving Belarus.

Diplomacy | Tensions | Prisoners

Poland | Russia | Belarus | Moldova

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