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Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza? The Putin critic involved in US-Russia prisoner swap

Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed a 25-year sentence in a Siberian penal colony for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. He is now free

The Independent UK

‘Day of great joy’: Wall Street Journal’s crusade to free Gershkovich succeeds

Newspaper mounted a high-profile campaign to stress reporter’s innocence and ensure he was not forgotten

The Guardian - US

Russia releases US journalist and other Americans and dissidents in massive 24-person prisoner swap

The United States and Russia have made their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

The Independent UK

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As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps

When Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel negotiations

The Independent UK

Prisoner Swap Latest: US reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in prisoner swamp

The United States and Russia have completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free

The Independent UK

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who became the story

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter sentenced to 16 years in Russia on disputed espionage charges, was released Thursday in a major multinational prisoner swap after spending more than a year behind bars. Originally from Russia, the journalist returned in 2017 to the country of his parents, Soviet Jews…

France 24

US journalist Gershkovich among 26 freed in Russia prisoner deal with West

Russia freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan on Thursday, according to the Turkish presidency. Their releases were part of the largest East-West prisoner exchanges since the end of the Cold War.

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Russia To Free US Reporter In Major Prisoner Swap With West: US Media

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released by Russia as part of one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War, according to US media Thursday.

International Business Times

Who is Evan Gershkovich? The reporter falsely jailed by Russia at centre of US-Moscow prisoner exchange

The Wall Street Journal reporter always felt the pull of his parents’ homeland, believing his Russian language skills and knowledge put him in a unique position to explain the country to the outside world. But, as Chris Stevenson writes, he would end up convicted on trumped-up spying charges

The Independent UK

Russian advances in Donetsk threaten Ukrainian lines of supply

Moscow’s forces mount their largest assaults in Donetsk since seizing Avdiivka in October.

Al Jazeera

'Whole World' Wants Russia At Next Peace Summit: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the entire world wants to see Russia take part in global forums aimed at ending the grinding conflict in Ukraine.

International Business Times

One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace – but it’s not as simple as that

According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one-third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and preserves their country’s independence. But more than half of the…

The Conversation

Zelensky Visits Ukraine Front As Moscow Claims Fresh Gains

The announcement came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited special forces in the border region of Kharkiv, where Moscow's forces launched a surprise ground offensive in May but failed to make any major breakthrough.

Latin Times

What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?

What could trigger a Russian nuclear response?

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Zelensky visits frontline Kharkiv region as Russia claims advances in Donetsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday visited special forces in the Kharkiv region, where the military said it had repelled six Russian attacks over the past day. Zelensky’s visit comes as Moscow said its forces had captured Vovche, a settlement in the Donetsk region northwest of Avdiivka, and Progres and…

International Business Times

Zelensky Visits Ukraine Front As Moscow Claims Fresh Gains

Russia said on Monday its forces had captured the village of Vovche in eastern Ukraine, the latest in a string of frontline advances Moscow has claimed in recent weeks.

International Business Times

Fifth Indian Killed Fighting In Ukraine For Russia

An Indian soldier died fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, one of his relatives said Monday, the fifth confirmed death so far of an Indian citizen in the conflict.

The Independent UK

Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new gains in Donetsk region

Ukraine says it has struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin’s troops as Russian strikes in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, where Moscow has claimed further gains, have left five civilians dead and 15 others wounded

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Al Jazeera

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats

The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance.

The Independent UK

Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday

The Independent UK

The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month

The Guardian - UK

Western DJs accused of ‘normalising war’ for playing at Russian techno events

Ukrainian activists say summer music festivals give a false idea that life continues as normal, despite the conflict

The Independent UK

In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters

Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war live: EU says conflict an existential threat to the bloc

The EU’s Josep Borrell made the remark in a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces strike Russian military airfield in Crimea

Volodymyr Zelenskiy commends troops for hitting ‘Russian bases and logistics on occupied territory’; Russia hands out long jail terms for alleged anti-war plots. What we know on day 885

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