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EU staffer among those released in Belarus

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Posted on September 11, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -An EU staff member named Mikalai Khilo was among the 52 people released in Belarus, EU president Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday, also thanking U.S. President Donald Trump

EU staffer among those released in Belarus

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -An EU staff member named Mikalai Khilo was among the 52 people released in Belarus, EU president Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday, also thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his support.

"The release of political prisoners in Belarus is welcome news. I'm glad our colleague Mikalai Khilo is among those freed. Mikalai safely arrived at our Representation in Vilnius," von der Leyen said.

"It is a big relief. I share the joy of his family and friends," foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas had said earlier on X.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Alex Richardson)

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EU staffer Mikalai Khilo released in Belarus.
52 political prisoners freed in total.
EU president thanks U.S. President for support.
Mikalai Khilo safely arrived in Vilnius.
Relief expressed by EU officials.

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Who was released in Belarus?

Mikalai Khilo, an EU staff member, was among the 52 people released in Belarus.

What did Ursula von der Leyen say about the release?

Ursula von der Leyen expressed her relief and happiness that Mikalai Khilo was freed and safely arrived at the EU Representation in Vilnius.

How did Kaja Kallas react to the news?

Kaja Kallas shared her joy regarding the release, stating it was a big relief for Mikalai's family and friends.

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