The US has eased sanctions on Belarus after the close Russian ally freed more than 100 political prisoners. United States President Donald Trump has eased sanctions on Belarus after it freed more than 100 political prisoners. But stiff European sanctions remain in place against the close Russian ally. Why has the US deal been struck now, and what is the reaction in Russia, Ukraine and the European Union? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – Belarusian opposition leader Franak Viacorka – non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council Mark Episkopos – research fellow at Quincy Institute’s Eurasia programme Andrey Kortunov – Russian foreign affairs analyst
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