An American is one of three hostages released from Belarus, the White House has announced. President Donald Trump speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, at the Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The announcement comes just moments after President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for around 90 minutes on the phone on Wednesday, Fox News has learned.
Those discussions included the Russian leader agreeing to "immediately" begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
It also comes the day after Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko extended his more than three decades in power last month in what political commentators say were orchestrated elections. (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP)
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It wasn't clear why she was detained, but a former high-ranking Belarusian diplomat indicated that her detention was connected to the 2020 protests in Belarus. The exact nature of her involvement remains unclear.
Fox News understands today's release was the second part of a two-part deal, with Nuhfer's release being the first part.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko extended his more than three decades in power last month in what political commentators say were orchestrated elections.
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