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Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners After U.S.-Brokered Deal

The releases followed U.S.-brokered talks tied to potash sanctions relief.

European Parliament Awards 2025 Sakharov Prize to Imprisoned Journalists From Belarus and Georgia