Belarus Frees 25 Prisoners as US Eases Sanctions

Belarus has agreed to release 25 prisoners in exchange for the United States lifting sanctions on two Belarusian companies, Bellesbumprom and Lakokraska. The deal was announced after talks between the two countries, according to a US envoy named Cole. The sanctions relief targets the two firms, which had been penalized by Washington. The prisoner release marks a rare moment of cooperation between Minsk and Washington.