The Kremlin announced an imminent prisoner exchange where a Russian citizen will be released in exchange for Marc Fogel, an American teacher. Fogel, who had spent over three years in a Russian labor camp for drug-related charges, was transported back to the U.S. on a private jet after negotiations between the two nations. While Fogel’s release is confirmed, details about the Russian prisoner remain undisclosed. The exchange signifies a potential thaw in U.S.-Russia relations, albeit amid continued tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
The Kremlin confirmed that a deal was made for the U.S. release of Marc Fogel in exchange for a Russian citizen, pending details.
Intense negotiations led to the return of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, while Russia has yet to reveal the identity of its exchanged prisoner.
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