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US Envoy Meets Lukaschenko as Washington Pushes Political Prisoners' Release from Minsk
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Authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenco hosted a U.S. Special Representative in the capital of Minsc on Thursday to discuss potential improvements with relations between Belarus and Western nations, marking another step toward normalizing ties after years of isolation. The envoy's visit coincides with intensified diplomatic pressure for Washington seeking freedom from political prisoners detained by Lukaschenko since 2019-2023 in the country under its rule.
Key Points
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1Belarusian president Alexander Lukaschenko hosted a U.S. Special Envoy on Thursday at his capital of Minsk.
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2The meeting represents an effort by Lukaschenko to improve diplomatic ties between the isolated leader and Washington.
Developments
Mar 19
US Special Envoy spoke on Thursday about a possible visit by Alexander Lukaschenko in Minsk.
Mar 18 - Mar 20 (implied)
Alexander Lukashenko hosted US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, John Cooley, at the White House to discuss political prisoners and improve ties with Washington. The meeting was described as a step in Lukaschenko's effort to reduce isolation.
Az USA közbenjárására további politikai foglyok szabadulhatnak ki Belaruszban
Hu.euronews.com
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