Release of political prisoners was possible thanks to Trump | News in Depth
The release of Polish‑Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut after five years in a Belarusian prison marks a rare breakthrough in relations with the Lukashenko regime. In this special edition of News in Depth, host Diana Skaya and her guests examine what led to Poczobut’s freedom and what it signals for Poland, Belarus, and the wider geopolitical landscape.
“Poland’s role was absolutely crucial” according to Marcin Zaborowski, TVP World’s Europe Editor, who explains that the release would not have taken place without the United States reopening channels and engaging with Alexander Lukashenko’s regime.
Aliaksandr Papko, journalist for TVP World’s Russian‑language sister channel VOT TAK, goes behind the diplomatic story to focus on the human side, emphasizing the conditions in which Poczobut was held.
“Five years in Lukashenko’s prisons do not add to anyone’s health,” he said, noting that more than a thousand political prisoners remain behind bars. While around 500 have been released, the overall number has not declined, as arrests continue daily.
But can diplomatic engagement with Minsk bring lasting change? Join us, as we dive deep into the complicated cooperation between numerous countries that facilitated the release, the realities facing released political prisoners, and whether this moment offers genuine hope for others still jailed in Belarus.
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