美国特使约翰·科尔通过直接谈判和制裁减轻确保白俄罗斯政治犯的释放. U.S. envoy John Coale secured release of Belarusian political prisoners via direct talks and sanctions relief.

美国特使约翰·科尔说, 他直言不讳的语言和分享伏特加有助于与白俄罗斯领导人亚历山大·卢卡申科建立关系, 这导致数百名政治犯被释放. U.S. special envoy John Coale said his blunt language and shared vodka shots helped build rapport with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, leading to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. 自特朗普重返执政以来，白俄罗斯释放了被拘留者以换取制裁解除，卢卡申科正寻求改善与美国的关系。科尔为其直接手段辩护，称释放是“重要的人道主义里程碑”。 Since Trump’s return to office, Belarus has freed detainees in exchange for sanctions relief, as Lukashenko seeks to improve ties with the U.S. Coale defended his direct approach as necessary to achieve results, calling the releases a "significant humanitarian milestone."