Maria Kolesnikova says EU diplomacy with Minsk could free prisoners and reduce Russia’s influence in Belarus if tied to sanctions leverage.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after national reconciliation talks, agreeing on judicial reforms as part of efforts to ease political tensions.
Gulagu.net founder Vladimir Osechkin suspends operations citing intensified threats, geopolitical shifts, and a global crisis in human rights advocacy.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel following Belarus’s release of political prisoners, signaling a strategic shift impacting Belarusian metallurgy and finance sectors.
Activists protest Russia's presence at Venice Biennale, spotlighting political prisoners and corporate ties behind the pavilion amid sanctions and conflict.