Belarus Frees an American and 2 Others as It Tries to Thaw Relations

Belarus, Russia’s closest ally, has released an American prisoner and two others from jail, an exiled opposition group said on Wednesday, in the latest sign that the autocratic Belarusian president, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, was looking for ways to improve …

At least one U.S. citizen released from Belarus, Trump official says

Washington — At least one U.S. citizen who was being detained in Belarus was released Wednesday, the United States' top hostage negotiator said.  Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, told CNN that the individual's name "at this point …

RFE/RL journalist released from Belarus jail

WASHINGTON —  A journalist with VOA’s sister outlet, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was released from Belarus on Wednesday, after spending more than four years imprisoned in a case that was widely viewed as politically motivated. Andrey Kuznechyk, a …

Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus

Belarusian journalist Andrei Kuznechyk and an unnamed American citizen were among the three prisoners released in Belarus on Wednesday, according to officials. Kuznechyk, who U.S. officials had dubbed a political prisoner, was released after being detained …

Belarus frees three detainees including US citizen and journalist

Belarus has released three detainees including a veteran journalist for a US government-funded broadcaster and a US citizen, the White House said on Wednesday. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed the release on Wednesday of three …

American among three detainees released by Belarus, White House says

An American was among three people released from prison by the government of Belarus, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. Adam Boehler, the US special envoy for hostages, told reporters outside the White House the US citizen wished to remain …

American citizen among 3 detainees released from Belarus

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Belarus releases jailed RFE/RL journalist Andrey Kuznechyk

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty announced on Wednesday that its veteran journalist Andrey Kuznechyk was freed from Belarus today after more than three years behind bars. In June 2022, following a trial that lasted no more than a few hours, Belarusian …

RFE/RL Journalist Andrey Kuznechyk Released From Detention In Belarus

Belarus releases three detainees, including an American

REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE/FILE PHOTO White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, today. WASHINGTON >> Three detainees have been released from detention in Belarus, including one American, …