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Obama Praises Biden For Successful U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap

02 Aug 2024

President Joe Biden announced a major diplomatic success on Thursday with the release of three American citizens and one American green-card holder from Russia. The release was part of a 24-person prisoner swap, with the freed individuals expected to arrive in the U.S. by nightfall. “All have endured unimaginable suffering...

U.S. and Russia Complete Historic 24-Person Prisoner Swap

01 Aug 2024

In a historic move, the United States and Russia executed their largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, freeing 24 individuals. Among those released were American journalist Evan Gershkovich and corporate security executive Paul Whelan, as well as several Russian dissidents. This significant swap comes after years...