BELARUS FREES POLISH JOURNALIST: He was imprisoned for 5 years, met by Tusk: "Welcome, friend" (PHOTO)
Belarus has released Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut, who was imprisoned in Belarus for five years, and exchanged him with several other prisoners at the border, reported Polish state television TVP.
TL;DR
- Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from a Belarusian prison after five years.
- He was freed as part of a prisoner exchange involving individuals accused of espionage.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed Poczobut's release and welcomed him back.
- The exchange is described as the final stage of a complex, two-year diplomatic process.
- Poczobut is seen as a symbol of commitment to Poland and press freedom.