International media have reported that Belarus and Poland have exchanged five prisoners at their shared border; a move taking place amid ongoing tensions between the West and Russia over the Ukraine war.<\/p>\n
According to reports, the exchange occurred at the border point between the two countries. Belarus released three Polish nationals, including journalist Andrei Poczobut, and two Moldovan citizens.<\/p>\n
In return, Poland freed five Belarusian citizens who are said to have been involved in intelligence activities. Further details about the identities or conditions of their detention have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n
Belarus is considered a close ally of Russia, while Poland, as a NATO member, is one of Ukraine’s main supporters in its war against Russia. Media reports indicate that the United States played a role in facilitating this agreement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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