The President of Belarus called the prospects for relations with the…

The President of Belarus called the prospects for relations with the USA promising.

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Alexander Lukashenko described the dynamics and prospects of relations between Belarus and the United States as positive or good.
Lukashenko met with Valentin Rybakov, Belarus's permanent representative to the UN, who presented a report on bilateral diplomacy with the U.S.
Rybakov has been in close contact with U.S. special envoy John Cole regarding relations between Belarus and the United States.
Belarusian authorities have eased sanctions against certain entities including Belavia airline, Belaruskali fertilizer producer, and several financial institutions.
In exchange for easing sanctions, Belarus began releasing prisoners.
Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus has clearly communicated its positions to the U.S., particularly regarding alliances with Russia, China, and Iran.
The president stated he does not conceal his country's stance in diplomatic language and believes this transparency is beneficial.

In March 2026, a U.S. delegation visited Minsk to discuss normalization of relations. — kommersant
On May 29, Lukashenko stated Belarus is ready to support Cuba fully and will strictly adhere to signed contracts; also reported that the Trump administration was preparing a military scenario against Cuba based on Politico's report from May 19. — vedomosti
On July 11, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cuban leadership to change course toward reforms, peace, and prosperity. — vedomosti
Several days before the report, new proposals from the U.S. were formulated and reviewed by Lukashenko, who issued instructions for their implementation. — interfax