Belarus has reportedly pardoned 31 Ukrainians under a controversial agreement that appears to link the release of these individuals to a deal involving President Alexander Lukashenko and former U.S. President Donald Trump. As part of the agreement, the United States has partially lifted sanctions on Belarus’ state-owned airline, Belavia, permitting it to service and procure parts for its fleet, which includes Boeing aircraft. This development has raised questions about the motivations behind the pardons and the implications for international relations.