Trump nominates US special envoy to Belarus

- 9 November, 18:59
John Coale. Photo: Anadolu via Getty Images

US President Donald Trump has nominated John Coale as US special envoy to Belarus, calling him one of America's most distinguished lawyers.

Source: Trump on Truth Social, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Trump announced on 9 November that Coale, who he said is "known as one of our Country's truly GREAT lawyers", is being nominated to serve as special envoy to Belarus.

Quote: "He has already successfully negotiated the release of 100 Hostages and is going for an additional 50."

More details: Trump also thanked "the Highly Respected President of Belarus", Alexander Lukashenko, in advance for considering the release of some additional detainees.

Background:

  • In recent weeks, the Trump administration has sought to re-establish contact with the regime of self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, and this has been reflected in the release of Belarusian political prisoners.
  • As part of these efforts, the United States lifted sanctions on Belarusian state-owned airline Belavia.
  • On 4 November, the US Treasury also eased some measures against Belarus by removing restrictions on the national airline and permitting transactions linked to Lukashenko's aircraft.

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