Alexander Lukashenko

President of Belarus since 1994; EU-sanctioned over 2020 crackdown; trading political prisoners for US sanctions relief (400 freed 2025-26)

President of Belarus · Person · in office since Jul 20, 1994

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25 political prisoners were freed and immediately deported to Lithuania.

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Belarus · Abuse of power & retaliation

Belarus frees 25 political prisoners for US sanctions relief while Viasna counts more than 900 still held