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Klaskouski: "25 released is an intermediate agreement, but water wears away stone"

Founder of Symbal.by Pavel Belavus, among those released and deported. Vilnius, Lithuania. September 16, 2026. Photo: Belsat
Founder of Symbal.by Pavel Belavus, among those released and deported. Vilnius, Lithuania. September 16, 2026. Photo: Belsat

Lukashenka did not release two hundred political prisoners, as expected. But from Coale's words, it follows that the process of negotiations and releases will continue. Even if Lukashenka arrests new prisoners. Political observer of the Pozirk agency Aliaksandr Klaskouski expressed to Belsat some optimism, albeit highly restrained, regarding Washington's actions and the results for Belarus.