Trump says five Polish and Moldovan prisoners are freed from Belarus and Russia

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 10

Those released included Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut, after US envoy John Coale's efforts and a request from Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Poland said the deal was part of a multi-country arrangement involving transfers between Belarus and Poland, while other releases were secured through separate agreements.
The move suggests limited cooperation between Washington and Minsk after earlier releases and partial US sanctions easing, despite Belarus's alliance with Russia and wider regional tensions.

Does freeing some political prisoners justify easing sanctions on an authoritarian regime?

With U.S. and EU policies diverging, who now holds more leverage over Belarus?