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Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian Court Sentences 72-Year-Old American to Nearly Seven Years in Prison for Fighting in Ukraine

Stephen Hubbard's sentencing signifies an increase in U.S. nationals being targeted in Russia amid geopolitical tensions. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Europe news

Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more die off'

Vladimir Kara-Murza urges world leaders to urgently advocate for political prisoner swaps in Russia and Belarus, stressing it is a matter of life and death. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

In a grim Russian cell, a hippie LGBTQ artist survived with her inner joy

Skochilenko's case exemplifies the risks ordinary citizens face for dissent in Russia, even leading to severe imprisonment for small acts of protest. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin's K.G.B. Past

Prisoner swap involving Oleg Orlov exemplifies Putin's loyalty to K.G.B. and F.S.B., shaping Russia's identity and foreign policy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

Kremlin acknowledges intelligence operatives among the Russians who were freed in swap

New details emerged on the largest prisoner swap, revealing some of the Russians held in the West were from Russia's security services. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 week ago

New York City

Paul Whelan's Life in a Russian Prison Awaiting a Hostage Swap

Paul Whelan's arrest in Russia illustrates the dangers of being falsely accused and the harsh realities of the Russian criminal justice system. [ more ]

time.com

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian Court Sentences 72-Year-Old American to Nearly Seven Years in Prison for Fighting in Ukraine

Stephen Hubbard's sentencing signifies an increase in U.S. nationals being targeted in Russia amid geopolitical tensions. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Europe news

Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more die off'

Vladimir Kara-Murza urges world leaders to urgently advocate for political prisoner swaps in Russia and Belarus, stressing it is a matter of life and death. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

In a grim Russian cell, a hippie LGBTQ artist survived with her inner joy

Skochilenko's case exemplifies the risks ordinary citizens face for dissent in Russia, even leading to severe imprisonment for small acts of protest. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin's K.G.B. Past

Prisoner swap involving Oleg Orlov exemplifies Putin's loyalty to K.G.B. and F.S.B., shaping Russia's identity and foreign policy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

Kremlin acknowledges intelligence operatives among the Russians who were freed in swap

New details emerged on the largest prisoner swap, revealing some of the Russians held in the West were from Russia's security services. [ more ]

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#brittney-griner

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Black Lives Matter

Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout back in business: Report

Viktor Bout has reportedly resumed arms dealing two years after his release in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner. [ more ]

Boston.com

US news

Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap

Brittney Griner, an Olympic athlete, expresses her joy as Americans are brought home in a prisoner swap, emphasizing the importance and happiness of their return. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout back in business: Report

Viktor Bout has reportedly resumed arms dealing two years after his release in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner. [ more ]

Boston.com

US news

Brittney Griner is 'head over heels' for the Americans coming home in a prisoner swap

Brittney Griner, an Olympic athlete, expresses her joy as Americans are brought home in a prisoner swap, emphasizing the importance and happiness of their return. [ more ]

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#alsu-kurmasheva

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US news

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

The recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap signifies a pivotal moment in international relations and personal relief for the families involved. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Writing

Finding Joy In Small Things: How Alsu Kurmasheva's Prison Letters Kept Hope Alive

Kurmasheva, a journalist, spent 288 days in Russian detention, grateful for small joys, showing resilience in adversity. [ more ]

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US news

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

The recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap signifies a pivotal moment in international relations and personal relief for the families involved. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Writing

Finding Joy In Small Things: How Alsu Kurmasheva's Prison Letters Kept Hope Alive

Kurmasheva, a journalist, spent 288 days in Russian detention, grateful for small joys, showing resilience in adversity. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

US Elections

The Value of Alliances in Washington

Trump is normalizing the idea that courts can be politicized and manipulated.

The recent global dynamics around prisoner swaps reveal complex ethical dilemmas. [ more ]

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Europe news

Who is Pavel Rubtsov, the journalist released in Russia-West prisoner swap?

Pablo Gonzalez Yague, a Spanish-Russian journalist and apparent Star Wars fan, was part of a significant prisoner swap between Russia and the West since the Cold War. [ more ]

#putins-regime

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Europe news

A prisoner swap that portrays Putin's Russia

The prisoner swap highlights the fusion of a criminal world with former USSR security forces under Putin's regime. [ more ]

euronews

Europe news

Prisoners freed from Russia give press conference in Germany

Russian opposition figures address press in Bonn after major prisoner swap, express hopes for a different Russia and vow to continue activism. [ more ]

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Europe news

A prisoner swap that portrays Putin's Russia

The prisoner swap highlights the fusion of a criminal world with former USSR security forces under Putin's regime. [ more ]

euronews

Europe news

Prisoners freed from Russia give press conference in Germany

Russian opposition figures address press in Bonn after major prisoner swap, express hopes for a different Russia and vow to continue activism. [ more ]

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#bloomberg-news

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Media industry

Bloomberg fires reporter for premature' publication of Evan Gershkovich release reports

Disciplinary action taken by Bloomberg for premature publication jeopardizing the safety of Americans in a historic prisoner swap. [ more ]

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Business

Bloomberg Under Fire for Breaking Embargo To Seize Russia Prisoner Exchange Scoop

Bloomberg News faced backlash for prematurely reporting a journalist's release from Russian captivity despite agreeing to an embargo, leading to outrage among fellow journalists and government officials. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Media industry

Bloomberg fires reporter for premature' publication of Evan Gershkovich release reports

Disciplinary action taken by Bloomberg for premature publication jeopardizing the safety of Americans in a historic prisoner swap. [ more ]

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Business

Bloomberg Under Fire for Breaking Embargo To Seize Russia Prisoner Exchange Scoop

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#journalism

Poynter

Media industry

Russia's false charges for Evan Gershkovich provoked a 'loud' response from The Wall Street Journal - Poynter

WSJ relentlessly advocated for reporter's release during his 17-month imprisonment in Russia. [ more ]

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US news

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzalez

Pablo Gonzalez, a freelance journalist covering the Ukraine war, was accused of being a Russian agent in Poland and later released in a prisoner swap by Russia. [ more ]

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US news

Americans released in Russian prisoner swap have arrived in the U.S.

Historic prisoner swap between U.S. and Russia with journalists and political prisoners exchanged, hailed as a feat of diplomacy. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here are the latest developments.

The Wall Street Journal took extensive efforts to keep reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia in the public eye. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

Russia's false charges for Evan Gershkovich provoked a 'loud' response from The Wall Street Journal - Poynter

WSJ relentlessly advocated for reporter's release during his 17-month imprisonment in Russia. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzalez

Pablo Gonzalez, a freelance journalist covering the Ukraine war, was accused of being a Russian agent in Poland and later released in a prisoner swap by Russia. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Americans released in Russian prisoner swap have arrived in the U.S.

Historic prisoner swap between U.S. and Russia with journalists and political prisoners exchanged, hailed as a feat of diplomacy. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here are the latest developments.

The Wall Street Journal took extensive efforts to keep reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia in the public eye. [ more ]

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#russian-spies

TODAY.com

Europe news

Children of spies only discovered they were Russian on the plane to Moscow, Kremlin says

Putin greeted children of released spies in Spanish, mirroring 'The Americans' show. The Cold War-style swap had a touch of drama and espionage. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

They were in prison in the West. Now they're celebrities in Russia.

Russian ex-spies welcomed as heroes upon return to Russia. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Europe news

Children of spies only discovered they were Russian on the plane to Moscow, Kremlin says

Putin greeted children of released spies in Spanish, mirroring 'The Americans' show. The Cold War-style swap had a touch of drama and espionage. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

They were in prison in the West. Now they're celebrities in Russia.

Russian ex-spies welcomed as heroes upon return to Russia. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Europe news

Boyfriend of LA woman detained in Russia worries about her condition

The boyfriend of Ksenia Karelina expresses disappointment as she remains in Russian custody awaiting trial for a charity donation made to Ukraine. [ more ]

#vadim-krasikov

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Europe news

Vadim Krasikov: Vladimir Putin's trump card in prisoner swap DW 08/03/2024

Vadim Krasikov, the 'Tiergarten murderer,' was part of a prisoner swap between Russia and the West despite being a convicted murderer in Germany. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Kremlin admits Vadim Krasikov is a Russian state assassin

The Kremlin has admitted that Vadim Krasikov, the assassin behind a murder in Berlin, is an FSB officer, revealing state-ordered hit implications. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

Vadim Krasikov, a Russian operative released in a prisoner swap, committed a murder in Germany while acting on orders of Russian authorities. [ more ]

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Europe news

Vadim Krasikov: Vladimir Putin's trump card in prisoner swap DW 08/03/2024

Vadim Krasikov, the 'Tiergarten murderer,' was part of a prisoner swap between Russia and the West despite being a convicted murderer in Germany. [ more ]

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Europe news

Kremlin admits Vadim Krasikov is a Russian state assassin

The Kremlin has admitted that Vadim Krasikov, the assassin behind a murder in Berlin, is an FSB officer, revealing state-ordered hit implications. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

Vadim Krasikov, a Russian operative released in a prisoner swap, committed a murder in Germany while acting on orders of Russian authorities. [ more ]

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#vladimir-putin

Washington Post

Europe news

Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin says he demanded not to be freed

Ilya Yashin, a Russian political prisoner, was part of a prisoner swap but wanted to stay in Russia to continue his political opposition work. [ more ]

Business Insider

Europe news

The US tried to secure Alexey Navalny's release in a historic prisoner swap with Russia before his death

Putin was open to including Alexey Navalny in the prisoner swap before his death. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap

The historic prisoner swap between the US and Germany with Russia included the release of 16 individuals, highlighting the suppression of free speech under Putin. [ more ]

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Europe news

Navalny was to be freed in prisoner swap, ally says DW 02/26/2024

Russian authorities were close to swapping Navalny for a Russian national serving a life sentence in Germany.

Navalny's ally, Maria Pevchikh, revealed the potential prisoner swap in a YouTube video. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Putin had Navalny killed to thwart prisoner swap, allies claim

Navalny was allegedly killed to sabotage a prisoner swap with a convicted hitman.

Pevchikh claimed Putin had Navalny killed to prevent his imminent release in a prisoner exchange. [ more ]

Washington Post

Europe news

Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin says he demanded not to be freed

Ilya Yashin, a Russian political prisoner, was part of a prisoner swap but wanted to stay in Russia to continue his political opposition work. [ more ]

Business Insider

Europe news

The US tried to secure Alexey Navalny's release in a historic prisoner swap with Russia before his death

Putin was open to including Alexey Navalny in the prisoner swap before his death. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Europe news

Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap

The historic prisoner swap between the US and Germany with Russia included the release of 16 individuals, highlighting the suppression of free speech under Putin. [ more ]

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Europe news

Navalny was to be freed in prisoner swap, ally says DW 02/26/2024

Russian authorities were close to swapping Navalny for a Russian national serving a life sentence in Germany.

Navalny's ally, Maria Pevchikh, revealed the potential prisoner swap in a YouTube video. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Putin had Navalny killed to thwart prisoner swap, allies claim

Navalny was allegedly killed to sabotage a prisoner swap with a convicted hitman.

Pevchikh claimed Putin had Navalny killed to prevent his imminent release in a prisoner exchange. [ more ]

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#russian-dissidents

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Europe news

Released Russians say swap deal was a 'difficult dilemma' DW 08/02/2024

The release of Russian dissidents in a prisoner swap has raised concerns of potential retaliation by Putin taking more hostages. [ more ]

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Europe news

Released Russians say swap deal gives hope to others in jail DW 08/02/2024

The importance of international support for Russian dissidents in working towards a free and democratic Russia. [ more ]

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Europe news

Released Russians say swap deal was a 'difficult dilemma' DW 08/02/2024

The release of Russian dissidents in a prisoner swap has raised concerns of potential retaliation by Putin taking more hostages. [ more ]

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Europe news

Released Russians say swap deal gives hope to others in jail DW 08/02/2024

The importance of international support for Russian dissidents in working towards a free and democratic Russia. [ more ]

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#international-relations

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Europe news

Russian prisoner swap deal was to have included Alexei Navalny

A group of Navalny associates, including jailed regional coordinators, were released in a swap, signaling a complex international negotiation process. [ more ]

Business Insider

Europe news

Putin got a pretty great deal, experts say

Russia conducted a prisoner swap with the US, with experts suggesting that Putin secured the upper hand by exchanging high-profile individuals for less prominent ones. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap

The largest post-Soviet prisoner swap occurred between the US and Russia, releasing dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Turkey Revels in the Role It Played in Prisoner Swap

Turkey played a crucial role in facilitating a recent prisoner swap between Russia, the United States, and other countries, showcasing its diplomatic significance as a mediator on the world stage. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

CNN's Dana Bash Calls Biden's Trump Zinger A Mic Drop Moment'

President Biden had a mic-drop moment when responding to Trump's claims about prisoner swaps. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Europe news

Russia frees reporter Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap with the West in decades

Russia released American journalist and others in a major prisoner swap, facilitated by Turkey's mediation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russian prisoner swap deal was to have included Alexei Navalny

A group of Navalny associates, including jailed regional coordinators, were released in a swap, signaling a complex international negotiation process. [ more ]

Business Insider

Europe news

Putin got a pretty great deal, experts say

Russia conducted a prisoner swap with the US, with experts suggesting that Putin secured the upper hand by exchanging high-profile individuals for less prominent ones. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap

The largest post-Soviet prisoner swap occurred between the US and Russia, releasing dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Turkey Revels in the Role It Played in Prisoner Swap

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Left-wing politics

CNN's Dana Bash Calls Biden's Trump Zinger A Mic Drop Moment'

President Biden had a mic-drop moment when responding to Trump's claims about prisoner swaps. [ more ]

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moreinternational-relations

Europe news

Russia frees reporter Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap with the West in decades

Russia released American journalist and others in a major prisoner swap, facilitated by Turkey's mediation. [ more ]

#diplomacy

Poynter

Media industry

'It is a joyous day': Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in a prisoner swap with Russia - Poynter

After being falsely accused of espionage, Evan Gershkovich was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months before being part of a complex East-West prisoner swap, eventually regaining freedom. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Behind the Deal: Spies, a Killer, Secret Messages and Unseen Diplomacy

A secret prisoner swap deal between the United States and Russia successfully secured the release of 16 individuals after a year-long negotiation process. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

With Hostage Swap, Biden Scores a Win as His Term Nears Its End

President Biden faced a tumultuous day, announcing he wouldn't seek re-election, then orchestrating the release of American prisoners in Russia, showing the highs and lows of his presidency. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

The United States and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, releasing multiple individuals in a multinational deal that involved years of negotiations amidst strained relations. [ more ]

time.com

Left-wing politics

Their Brutal Ordeal Is Over.' Biden Announces Release of Americans in Russia Prisoner Swap

President Biden orchestrated a successful prisoner swap involving Evan Gershkovich and others in a significant diplomatic achievement. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Left-wing politics

Biden celebrates freeing of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Their agony is over'

President Joe Biden celebrates release of wrongly detained Americans in Russia as a diplomatic feat of securing freedom for 16 individuals, including 4 Americans. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

'It is a joyous day': Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in a prisoner swap with Russia - Poynter

After being falsely accused of espionage, Evan Gershkovich was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months before being part of a complex East-West prisoner swap, eventually regaining freedom. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Behind the Deal: Spies, a Killer, Secret Messages and Unseen Diplomacy

A secret prisoner swap deal between the United States and Russia successfully secured the release of 16 individuals after a year-long negotiation process. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

With Hostage Swap, Biden Scores a Win as His Term Nears Its End

President Biden faced a tumultuous day, announcing he wouldn't seek re-election, then orchestrating the release of American prisoners in Russia, showing the highs and lows of his presidency. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

The United States and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, releasing multiple individuals in a multinational deal that involved years of negotiations amidst strained relations. [ more ]

time.com

Left-wing politics

Their Brutal Ordeal Is Over.' Biden Announces Release of Americans in Russia Prisoner Swap

President Biden orchestrated a successful prisoner swap involving Evan Gershkovich and others in a significant diplomatic achievement. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Left-wing politics

Biden celebrates freeing of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Their agony is over'

President Joe Biden celebrates release of wrongly detained Americans in Russia as a diplomatic feat of securing freedom for 16 individuals, including 4 Americans. [ more ]

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#us-russia-relations

ABC7 San Francisco

Europe news

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion. [ more ]

time.com

Europe news

Who Was Released in the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap?

Having strong allies is crucial in delicate negotiations such as prisoner swaps, as demonstrated in the U.S.-Russia exchange involving American citizens and dissidents. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia releases prisoners in major exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, leading to the release of 16 prisoners by Russia in exchange for 8 Russians held in the West. [ more ]

time.com

Europe news

U.S. and Russia Free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in Prisoner Swap

The United States and Russia completed a significant prisoner swap, involving the release of American citizens in exchange for Russian nationals convicted of serious crimes in the West. [ more ]

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Europe news

Prisoner swap carried out between Russia and West DW 08/01/2024

A historic prisoner swap involving the US, Russia, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, including the release of prominent individuals like journalist Evan Gershkovich and Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says

A massive prisoner swap between the United States and Russia is in progress, involving Americans considered wrongfully detained by Russia and a Russian convict in Germany.

Speculation arose due to expedited trials and unusual movements of prisoners critical of Russia. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Europe news

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion. [ more ]

time.com

Europe news

Who Was Released in the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap?

Having strong allies is crucial in delicate negotiations such as prisoner swaps, as demonstrated in the U.S.-Russia exchange involving American citizens and dissidents. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia releases prisoners in major exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

time.com

Europe news

U.S. and Russia Free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in Prisoner Swap

The United States and Russia completed a significant prisoner swap, involving the release of American citizens in exchange for Russian nationals convicted of serious crimes in the West. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Prisoner swap carried out between Russia and West DW 08/01/2024

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says

A massive prisoner swap between the United States and Russia is in progress, involving Americans considered wrongfully detained by Russia and a Russian convict in Germany.

Speculation arose due to expedited trials and unusual movements of prisoners critical of Russia. [ more ]

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#human-rights

Boston.com

US news

Read a letter from the editor of the Wall Street Journal after Evan Gershkovich's release from Russian prison

A journalist, Evan Gershkovich, was safely returned in a prisoner swap with Russia after being wrongfully detained for 16 months, highlighting the importance of defending the free press. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Russia Freed Evan Gershkovich in a Major Prisoner Swap

The prisoner swap involving seven countries freed several individuals, including a Wall Street Journal reporter and Russian opposition figures, marking a significant exchange between Russia and the West. [ more ]

Business Insider

Russo-Ukrainian War

US deal freed a Russian prisoner whose crime was writing anti-war messages on supermarket price tags

The historic prisoner swap on Thursday freed journalists, political dissidents, and one activist arrested for posting anti-war messages. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Friday Briefing: Evan Gershkovich Freed in a Prisoner Swap

A sweeping prisoner swap involving seven countries, led to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other prominent individuals from Russia and the West. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Europe news

The Real Trade-Off With Russia

Political prisoners and hostages were part of a recent swap deal between Russia and the West, hinting at a continuous cycle of hostage-taking for future trades. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia releases prisoners in massive exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

A historic prisoner swap involving Russia, the US, and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, releasing notable figures like journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, and Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza. [ more ]

Boston.com

US news

Read a letter from the editor of the Wall Street Journal after Evan Gershkovich's release from Russian prison

A journalist, Evan Gershkovich, was safely returned in a prisoner swap with Russia after being wrongfully detained for 16 months, highlighting the importance of defending the free press. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Russia Freed Evan Gershkovich in a Major Prisoner Swap

Business Insider

Russo-Ukrainian War

US deal freed a Russian prisoner whose crime was writing anti-war messages on supermarket price tags

The historic prisoner swap on Thursday freed journalists, political dissidents, and one activist arrested for posting anti-war messages. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Friday Briefing: Evan Gershkovich Freed in a Prisoner Swap

A sweeping prisoner swap involving seven countries, led to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other prominent individuals from Russia and the West. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Europe news

The Real Trade-Off With Russia

Political prisoners and hostages were part of a recent swap deal between Russia and the West, hinting at a continuous cycle of hostage-taking for future trades. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia releases prisoners in massive exchange deal with West DW 08/01/2024

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#germany

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Europe news

Why Germany was key to prisoner swap deal with Russia DW 08/02/2024

Germany played a key role in a recent Russia-West prisoner swap, involving the release of a Russian convicted of murder in Berlin. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Navalny was close to being freed from prison before his death, says ally

Alexey Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap before his sudden death.

The prisoner swap involved exchanging Navalny and two unnamed US nationals for a Russian FSB assassin imprisoned in Germany. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Why Germany was key to prisoner swap deal with Russia DW 08/02/2024

Germany played a key role in a recent Russia-West prisoner swap, involving the release of a Russian convicted of murder in Berlin. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Navalny was close to being freed from prison before his death, says ally

Alexey Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap before his sudden death.

The prisoner swap involved exchanging Navalny and two unnamed US nationals for a Russian FSB assassin imprisoned in Germany. [ more ]

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#russia-us-relations

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Left-wing politics

Always An Embarrassment': Trump Slams U.S. Negotiating Team That Freed WSJ Reporter From Russia

Former President Trump criticizes Biden administration's negotiation to free journalists from Russia. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Europe news

Who's who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison

A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia involves at least 16 political prisoners, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. [ more ]

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Europe news

US reporter and former Marine freed by Russia in multi-country prisoner swap

Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap with the US. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Left-wing politics

Always An Embarrassment': Trump Slams U.S. Negotiating Team That Freed WSJ Reporter From Russia

Former President Trump criticizes Biden administration's negotiation to free journalists from Russia. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Europe news

Who's who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison

A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia involves at least 16 political prisoners, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. [ more ]

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Europe news

US reporter and former Marine freed by Russia in multi-country prisoner swap

Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap with the US. [ more ]

morerussia-us-relations

#journalists

www.mercurynews.com

Europe news

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

The article discusses the release of several individuals as part of a significant East-West civilian prisoner swap, including journalists and political activists. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Europe news

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

The article discusses the release of several individuals as part of a significant East-West civilian prisoner swap, including journalists and political activists. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

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

The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists. [ more ]

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#navalny

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7 months ago

Europe news

Putin claims he agreed to prisoner swap involving Navalny before his death

Putin claimed agreement on Navalny swap before death

Navalny's allies accuse Putin of involvement in death [ more ]

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Aide: Navalny possibly days' away from swap when he died

Negotiations for Navalny's release in a prisoner swap were at a final stage before his death

Putin expressed interest in a potential prisoner exchange involving Navalny and Krasikov. [ more ]

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Putin claims he agreed to prisoner swap involving Navalny before his death

Putin claimed agreement on Navalny swap before death

Navalny's allies accuse Putin of involvement in death [ more ]

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Aide: Navalny possibly days' away from swap when he died

Negotiations for Navalny's release in a prisoner swap were at a final stage before his death

Putin expressed interest in a potential prisoner exchange involving Navalny and Krasikov. [ more ]

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