Kellogg's discussions, which lasted for six and a half hours, shifted focus away from the previous administration's strategy of imposing strict economic sanctions aimed at isolating Belarus. John's Coale, Kellogg's deputy, announced that America’s strengthened position allowed for tangible outcomes, such as the release of the prisoners, including prominent dissident Sergei Tikhanovsky, whose wife is an exiled opposition leader.

Though the visit did not immediately signal a softening of economic sanctions against Belarus, it covered a wide array of topics, including Belarus's predicament in international affairs related to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the nation's ties with Russia and China. Meanwhile, the global landscape remains complicated, pushing countries to explore unconventional diplomatic routes.