Von der Leyen
European Union
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“I welcome the release of political prisoners in Belarus, including Ales Bialiatski, Maria Kalesnikava & EU nationals.”
Von der Leyen welcomes the release of political prisoners in Belarus and urges continued efforts for all remaining prisoners in Belarus.
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I welcome the release of political prisoners in Belarus, including Ales Bialiatski, Maria Kalesnikava & EU nationals. This development must strengthen our resolve. The resolve to keep fighting for all remaining prisoners behind bars in Belarus because they had the courage to speak truth to power.
On the release of political prisoners in Belarus.