Trump Says U.S. Helped Free 5 Prisoners In Belarus-Russia Deal
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Donald Trump said the United States helped secure the release of five prisoners held in Belarus and Russia after U.S.-involved talks.[1]
The freed group includes Polish journalist and activist Andrzej Poczobut, who had been serving an eight-year sentence in Belarus.[1] Polish officials said three people were transferred from Belarus to Poland in exchange for three sent the other way under a multi-country deal.[1] Trump publicly thanked Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for his role in the negotiations.[1]
Earlier in 2026, Lukashenko released 250 political prisoners under an agreement with Washington tied to partial easing of U.S. sanctions.[1] U.S. involvement in negotiations, Trump said, helped finalize the five-person exchange announced Sunday.[1]
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- On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Trump announced the release of five prisoners from Belarusian and Russian detention after U.S.-involved talks.
- The group includes Polish journalist and activist Andrzej Poczobut, who had been serving an eight-year sentence in Belarus.
- Polish officials said three individuals were transferred from Belarus to Poland in exchange for three sent the other way in a multi-country deal.
- Earlier in 2026, Lukashenko released 250 political prisoners under an agreement with Washington tied to partial easing of U.S. sanctions.
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