Belarusian opposition leader and activist
Belarusian authorities have released 25 political prisoners as part of a U.S.-brokered interim deal, with sanctions relief on two state companies linked to the move. Washington says more releases and relief will follow as talks continue, while opposition figures warn that repression persists.
Belarusian potash shipments are weighing on US-Canada trade tensions as Washington explores a deal to buy potash at prices lower than Canada’s, amid sanctions and Minsk’s support for Russia. Trump has touted a “massive” deal, while Belarus warns volumes are limited and current contracts are tight.