Event Brief
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners for US sanctions relief
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Belarus released 25 political prisoners in exchange for US sanctions relief, according to the Trump administration. The administration said additional releases would be secured soon as US-Belarus relations improve.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Belarus freed 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Belarus
WHY: The release was tied to US sanctions relief and improving US-Belarus relations.
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