Belarus' authoritarian leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, met with a US envoy to discuss lifting remaining US sanctions. The meeting with John Coale, US special envoy for Belarus, touched on economic ties and unblocking Belarusian assets. Lukashenko has previously released hundreds of political prisoners in US-mediated deals, leading to the lifting of some sanctions.

He expressed openness to discussing a potential deal and lifting more sanctions. Further details about the meeting and potential outcomes are available. The discussion is part of ongoing efforts to address sanctions imposed on Belarus.