VILNIUS: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government has freed 52 political prisoners, his Lithuanian counterpart said on Thursday, crediting US efforts to secure their release. President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on X that “52 prisoners safely crossed the Lithuanian border from Belarus today,” including six Lithuanians, saying he was “deeply grateful” for Washington and President Donald Trump’s involvement.

VILNIUS: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government has freed 52 political prisoners, his Lithuanian counterpart said on Thursday, crediting US efforts to secure their…

The list of prisoners released at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump contained 14 foreign nationals who had been convicted on crimes including espionage, extremism, and…