Belarus released opposition figure Tikhanovsky from prison amid Kellogg’s visit. PHOTOS On 21 June, 14 political prisoners were released in Belarus, including opposition leader Sergey Tikhanovsky, amid a visit by US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to Alexander Lukashenko. He had been behind bars for more than five years. 6 877 31 Previously in trend: Kellogg came to Lukashenko Release of political prisoners in Belarus