Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief for Belavia, Escalating Regional Tensions
Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief for Belavia, Escalating Regional Tensions Belarus released 52 political prisoners yesterday, September 11, coinciding with an announcement from the United States that it is lifting some sanctions on the country’s national airline, Belavia. This diplomatic move unfolds as Russian and Belarusian troops are set to commence joint war games today, September 12, following a recent incursion of Russian drones, some originating from Belarus, into Polish airspace. The prisoner release, a significant…