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: 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 , 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 latuska_pra_smyarotnuyu_karu_gandal_palitvyazny...

The death penalty remains a central tool of repression and a bargaining chip in Belarus's relations with the international community. : Latushko argues that when the regime fails

Latushko and other democratic forces have characterized the recent release of political prisoners as a cynical "human trafficking" tactic. The "Trade" in Political Prisoners The death penalty

: 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.

: 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.