Belarus opposition figure claims Lukashenka releases few prisoners due to potash transit loss

Zyanon Pazniak, leader of 'Free Belarus', comments on the limited release of political prisoners during a recent visit by US official Kowal, attributing it to Belarus's loss of potash transit through Lithuania. The claim is an opinion from an opposition figure, not corroborated by official sources. This matters as it reflects opposition interpretation of US-Belarus negotiations and internal regime dynamics.