The authorities of Belarus freed three prisoners, together with one US citizen. This was introduced by the US Ambassador to Lithuania Kara McDonald, reported CNN TV channel February 12. In response to her, the freed persons are in Lithuania.
Particular US Messenger for hostages Adam Bree reported The New York Submit, that the American wished that his identify wouldn’t be revealed.
Belarus launched the freelance of the Belarusian service “Radio Liberty Andrei Kuznechik, stories “Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.” Chief of the Belarusian opposition Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reportedthat activist Elena Movshuk was additionally launched.
Andrey Kuznechik He was serving In Belarus, a six -year jail time period below an article on the creation of an extremist formation or participation in it. Elena Movshuk I used to be serving A six -year time period within the case of participation within the riots.
Russia and the USA on February 11 performed the primary stage of the brand new alternate of prisoners. Russia freed the varsity instructor Mark Fogel, who obtained 14 years in a colony on prices of smuggling of narcotic substances. Vogel returned to the USA. In response to Karoline Litt, a press secretary of the White Home, the USA, in response, supposed to free the Russian Alexander Vinnik, who’s accused of laundering cash. It’s anticipated that Vinnik will quickly arrive in Russia.
