In August 2024, a successful exchange of Russian political prisoners for Kremlin spies took place amidst political tensions. The absence of Alexei Navalny, the prominent opposition leader who had died, underscores the plight of over 2,000 political prisoners still incarcerated in Russia. Human rights organizations and the UN are pressing for humane treatment of these inmates and for Washington and Europe to continue advocating for their release. The Trump administration is negotiating a new prisoner exchange, yet it's unclear if these discussions will lead to the freeing of more political detainees.
"The absence of Alexei Navalny, best-known figure in Russian opposition, highlighted the ongoing plight of thousands of political prisoners still trapped in Russia's jails."
"Human rights organizations continue to urge the Kremlin for humane treatment of prisoners and call on Western governments to ensure their plight isn’t forgotten."}],
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