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Freed Belarus opposition figures Kalesnikava, Babaryka to speak in Berlin on Tuesday

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Posted on December 19, 2025

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Freed Belarus opposition figures Kalesnikava, Babaryka to speak in Berlin on Tuesday

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BERLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The freed Belarus opposition figures Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka will take part in a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, according to a press invite sent on

Freed Belarus Opposition Leaders to Address Berlin Press

BERLIN, ‌Dec 19 (Reuters) - ‍The ‌freed Belarus opposition figures ⁠Maria ‌Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka will take ⁠part in a press conference in Berlin ‌on ⁠Tuesday, according to a press invite sent on Friday.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners ‍on Saturday including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and Kalesnikava in ⁠a deal brokered by an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump.

(Writing by ‌Matthias Williams, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka are freed Belarus opposition figures.
They will speak at a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday.
Their release was part of a deal involving 123 prisoners.
The deal was brokered by an envoy for U.S. President Trump.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski was also released.

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What is a press conference?

A press conference is an event where individuals, often public figures or organizations, address the media to share information, answer questions, and make announcements.

What is a Nobel Peace Prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize is an international award given annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts.

What is a press invite?

A press invite is a formal invitation sent to media representatives to attend an event, such as a press conference or announcement.

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