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WSJ Reporter Requests Interview With Russian President In Exit Paperwork

US-Russia prisoner swap involves a journalist's request to interview Putin, adding complexity to diplomatic relations.

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German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap ‘not taken lightly’

Berlin said it took part in exchange involving Vadim Krasikov to support US and protect German nationals

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Released From Russian Captivity

Gershkovich was released Thursday in an elaborate prisoner swap involving two dozen prisoners from at least six countries.

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Ukraine recap: nearly one-third of the people would now give up land for peace as arrival of first F-16s offer fresh hope

News reports this week quoted anonymous sources from the US and Ukraine that the first six F-16 jets had been supplied by the Netherlands to the war-torn country and that more were expected to be supplied by Denmark.

The Conversation

Vice President Harris Praises Prisoner Swap With Russia

Vice President Kamala Harris praises prisoner swap with Russia, celebrates release of Americans, and vows to continue efforts for safe return of wrongfully...

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President Biden Hails Successful Prisoner Swap Deal With Russia

President Biden's successful negotiation of a prisoner swap deal with Russia results in the release of unjustly detained individuals, marking a positive de...

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Who’s who among the prisoner exchange between Russia and the west?

Deal includes political prisoners and journalists held in Russia and Belarus being swapped for Russians held in west

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Watch: Biden speaks after Evan Gershkovich freed in largest prisoner exchange with Russia since Cold War

Watch as Joe Biden speaks after the United States and four allies reached a deal with Russia for their largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, in a swap that includes the release US journalist Evan Gershkovich.

The Independent UK

Republican Warns Of Dangerous Message In Prisoner Exchange With Russia

Top Republican expresses concerns over Biden administration's Russian prisoner exchange, urging caution and bipartisan calls for detained Americans' release.

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Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?

Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange

The Independent UK

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

Biden touts prisoner swap with Russia that frees three Americans - Roll Call

A prisoner swap organized by the Biden administration got the release of three Americans and one U.S. green card holder Thursday from Russia.

Roll Call

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

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France 24

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…

The Independent UK

Who's part of the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

One prisoner has spent over 5½ years behind bars in Russia while other, higher-profile detainees were released ahead of him

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m happy for everyone released, but there is also sadness’: film-maker Odessa Rae on today’s momentous prisoner swap

The Oscar-winning documentary-maker was instrumental in the historic US-Russian prisoner swap, but she says, the one person missing from the deal was her friend Alexei Navalny. She talks about her last conversation with him, her new film about the Taliban and her next project in Ukraine

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U.S.-Made F-16S Allegedly Land In Ukraine, Boosting Air Capabilities

U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, bolstering air defense capabilities in conflict with Russia. President Zelenskyy emphasizes the urgent need ...

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Russian Intel Operative Freed In German Prisoner Swap

Russian operative Vadim Krasikov, convicted of murder, released in a prisoner swap agreement, raising questions about international relations and justice s...

Salon

US-Russia swap frees Evan Gershkovich

Former President Donald Trump had earlier claimed that he and not "anyone else" would be able to secure the release

The Guardian - UK

Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war

Numerous foreigners and Russian political prisoners released as Germany frees hitman Vadim Krasikov as part of exchange

The Independent UK

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks

Four European countries are set to deliver scores of ageing F-16s to Ukraine over the next few months

The Independent UK

Watch from Turkey airport as Evan Gershkovich expected to be released in prisoner swap

Watch from Ankara airport in Turkey as a high-profile prisoner swap between Russia and the West that may include jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich is expected to take place on Thursday, 1 August.

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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US Citizens Evan Gershkovich And Paul Whelan Expected For Release

The 'Bring Our Families Home Campaign' advocates for detained Americans, including Trevor Reed's return from Russia in 2022.

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