Washington — At least one U.S. citizen who had been detained in Belarus was released Wednesday, the United States' top hostage negotiator said, one of three prisoners being freed. Adam Boehler, President Trump's nominee to be the envoy for hostage affairs, told reporters at the White House that the individual wants to remain private. Two other individuals were released Wednesday as part of the deal, he said.
Main Idea: Adam Boehler said Belarus released at least one U.S. citizen and two other prisoners in a deal that did not require anything from the United States.
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US detainee releases can ease worry for families and signal stronger US efforts to bring citizens home.
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