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Russian Court Denies Appeal of U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 12 Years for Donating $51 to Pro-Ukraine Charity

Ksenia Karelina was prosecuted as part of a larger “treason” crackdown that is unprecedented even by Russia’s illiberal standards.

Reason

Paul Whelan credits Brittney Griner for ‘great help’ in his release from Russia

Former US marine, sentenced to 16 years in prison, says NBA star made sure he wasn’t forgotten after she got out

The Guardian - US

Russian prisoner release renews attention on Houston resident Austin Tice’s long captivity in Syria

Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release.

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The WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission

When in Rome, it is not always appropriate to do as the Romans do.

Fortune

‘Soul-crushing’: US families of those left out of Russia prisoner swap dispirited

As many as 20 Americans have been left behind after the multi-country swap with western allies

The Guardian - US

Former US Marine Paul Whelan Returns After Russian Imprisonment

US hostages, including Paul Whelan, return from Russian captivity, expressing gratitude and hope for recovery and reunification with their families.

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President Biden Oversees Emotional Reunion Of Released Detainees

President Biden oversees emotional prisoner exchange involving former US Marine Paul Whelan and others released from Russian custody, showcasing reunions w...

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How Putin Might Gain Or Lose From The Prisoner Swap

When eight Russian citizens including a convicted hitman touched down in Moscow on Thursday in a historic prisoner swap with the West, President Vladimir Putin greeted them like heroes.

International Business Times

Trump Criticizes Prisoner Swap As 'Win For Putin'

Former President Trump criticizes Russia-West prisoner swap as 'win for Putin', raising concerns over terms and precedent.

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Kremlin Admits At Least Three Russian Agents Freed In Deal

The Kremlin on Friday said that at least three Russians freed in a landmark prisoner exchange were undercover Russian agents, a rare public admission into the work of Moscow's top-secret security services.

International Business Times

Former US Marine Paul Whelan Freed From Russian Prison

Former US Marine Paul Whelan expresses gratitude upon returning to the US after nearly six years of detention in Russia. He proudly displays an American fl...

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Paul Whelan Recounts Russian Detainment Experience

Paul Whelan, detained in Russia on espionage charges, shares his ordeal, criticizing Russian authorities and highlighting the importance of diplomatic effo...

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Prisoner swaps between Russia and west started in 1962 during cold war

Two groups of people gathered on a bridge separating West Berlin and East Germany for exchange of Russian spy and American pilot

The Guardian - UK

Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US

They were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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The Independent UK

Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

The U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released individuals in their custody as part of the exchange

Al Jazeera

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.

The Guardian - US

Evan Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap

Emotional scenes at Andrews air force base as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva step onto American soil

The Conversation

The US-Russia prisoner swap shows how journalists risk being used as geopolitical bargaining chips

The photo of returning prisoners in an American plane, all grinning from ear to ear, says it all: the joy, the relief and the success of an incredibly complicated mission.

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The Independent UK

Evan Gershkovich and fellow freed Americans welcomed back to US by Biden and Harris after Russia prisoner swap

In emotional scenes on the tarmac of Joint Base Andrews, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, security executive Paul Whelan and radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were met by Biden and Harris and reunited with their loved ones

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Former US Marine Paul Whelan Greets President Biden And VP Harris

Former US Marine Paul Whelan's return to the US after detention in Russia highlights patriotism and resilience. His story symbolizes dedication to country ...

International Business Times

Russia Frees US Reporter In Huge Prisoner Swap With West

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.

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President Biden's Motorcade Arrives At Joint Base Andrews

President Biden and VP Harris welcome freed Americans at Joint Base Andrews, with support from Wall Street Journal employees. The return of Evan Gershkovic...

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Family Members Await Released Americans At Joint Base Andrews

American detainees Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva are welcomed by their families at Joint Base Andrews after their release.

The Independent UK

Live: Evan Gershkovich to be greeted by Biden after historic prisoner swap with Russia

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are set to welcome Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva and Vladimir Kara-Murza as they arrive back on US soil following the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.

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Special Envoy Speaks With Whelan Ahead Of Possible Swap

Insightful phone call between Special Presidential Envoy and Paul Whelan in Russian prison camp reveals optimism amidst diplomatic efforts.

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