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flag U.S. envoy John Coale secured release of Belarusian political prisoners via direct talks and sanctions relief.

flag U.S. special envoy John Coale said his blunt language and shared vodka shots helped build rapport with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, leading to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. flag Since Trump’s return to office, Belarus has freed detainees in exchange for sanctions relief, as Lukashenko seeks to improve ties with the U.S. Coale defended his direct approach as necessary to achieve results, calling the releases a "significant humanitarian milestone."

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