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Trump taps Belarus envoy Coale for hostage affairs post

John Coale upon his arrival at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania
John Coale upon his arrival at the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania. September 11, 2025. Photo: Belsat

The U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus is likely to take on a new position. It is unclear who will replace him. However, Coale’s potential new position does not preclude him from continuing his work with Belarus.