Belarus prisoners enter global spotlight - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

Donald Trump shocked the world after his meeting with Vladimir Putin by directly calling Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko. The topic: the release of over 1,300 political prisoners in Belarus. The move bypassed both Moscow and the U.S. State Department, leaving allies surprised and Minsk momentarily empowered. Activists hope this could be a turning point in Europe’s largest humanitarian crisis since the Balkan wars. Eastern Express breaks down what the call means for Belarus, Russia, and the future of diplomacy.