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Washington — At least one U.S. citizen who was being detained in Belarus was released Wednesday, the United States' top hostage negotiator said.
Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, told CNN that the individual's name "at this point needs to remain private." Two other individuals were released Wednesday, as part of the deal, he said. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty identified its journalist, Andrey Kuznechyk, as one of the people released.
Chris Smith, deputy assistant secretary for Eastern Europe, said the deal was negotiated by Belarusian...
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