Trump says US helped secure release of 5 prisoners in Belarus deal, thanks Lukashenko

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discusses the release of an American hostage from Belarus as President Donald Trump continues work to free American detainees. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that five prisoners from Poland and Moldova were released from detention in Belarus and Russia following diplomatic efforts involving the U.S., marking a rare breakthrough in negotiations with the two countries. The release includes Polish journalist and activist Andrzej Poczobut, whose case has drawn international attention and concern from European leaders, and signals a potential opening for limited cooperation between Washington and Minsk, even as tensions with Russia remain high and broader disputes persist. "We just secured the release of three Polish and two Moldovan prisoners from Belarusian and Russian detention," Trump said on T