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The death penalty remains a central tool of repression and a bargaining chip in Belarus's relations with the international community.

: In exchange for these releases, the U.S. reportedly lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash , a critical fertilizer component and a major revenue source for the regime. latuska_pra_smyarotnuyu_karu_gandal_palitvyazny...

This report examines the recent discourse by , a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management, regarding the Lukashenka regime's use of the death penalty and the "trade" in political prisoners. The "Trade" in Political Prisoners The death penalty remains a central tool of

: Latushko argues that when the regime fails to trade goods, it begins "trading people" to gain legitimacy, technology, or money. Despite these releases, over 1,200 political prisoners remain in custody, often in inhumane conditions. The Role of the Death Penalty This report examines the recent discourse by ,

: In late 2025, the Belarusian regime released 123 political prisoners—including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maryia Kalesnikava —as part of a deal with the United States.