President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus met with US special envoy John Coale to discuss lifting remaining US sanctions. Lukashenko expressed a desire to unblock Belarusian assets and explore possibilities for improved economic ties. He mentioned reaching agreements related to economic ties and being open to discussing deals.

Lukashenko has previously released hundreds of political prisoners as part of US-mediated deals, which led to the lifting of some US sanctions. Further details about the meeting and potential outcomes are available from the source. The discussion between Lukashenko and Coale is part of ongoing efforts to address US sanctions against Belarus.