https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:16:25 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Possible prisoner releases in Belarus before a visit by a senior U.S. envoy may hint at modest progress in talks with Alexander Lukashenko, but a real end to repression will require sustained international pressure, says Nobel Laureate Ales Byalyatski. https://www.rferl.org/a/nobel-laureate-byalyatski-interview-pressure-lukashenko-political-prisoners/33708776.html https://www.rferl.org/a/nobel-laureate-byalyatski-interview-pressure-lukashenko-political-prisoners/33708776.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:29:24 +0100 BelarusFeaturesThe Rundown Stories In a surprise move, Trump called Belarus's Lukashenko before meeting Putin in Alaska last week, urging the release of 1,300 political prisoners. Critics fear it legitimizes a dictator; others see it as a rare humanitarian opening and potential new diplomatic channel. https://www.rferl.org/a/lukashenka-trump-belarus-prisoners-release-alaska-summit-talks-eu-rights/33506346.html https://www.rferl.org/a/lukashenka-trump-belarus-prisoners-release-alaska-summit-talks-eu-rights/33506346.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0200 BelarusFeaturesRussiaThe Rundown Stories