Belarus released a group of political prisoners, including Siarhei Tsikhanouski, in a US-brokered deal with President Lukashenka. This move is seen as an attempt to ease tensions with the West ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya criticized Lukashenka, calling him untrustworthy and a co-aggressor in the Ukraine war. The situation in Belarus remains tense, with ongoing detentions and a significant number of political prisoners. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)