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All Aircraft Involved In Russia-West Prisoner Swap Now Airborne

Seven aircraft involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and the West in Turkey have taken off, with the Russian plane re-entering Russian airspace and th...

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Navalny's Team Commends Prisoner Exchange With Russia

Yulia Navalnaya and Alexey Navalny's team express satisfaction with prisoner exchange, highlighting release of political prisoners and ongoing advocacy eff...

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NATO And EU Welcome Release Of US Nationals From Russia

NATO and EU express satisfaction over release of prisoners from Russian captivity, emphasizing commitment to human rights.

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American Marc Fogel Wrongfully Detained In Russia, US Official Confirms

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's statement on American citizen Marc Fogel, wrongfully detained in Russia, prompts diplomatic efforts for his release.

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How The Russia Swap Happened: Secret Talks, A Hitman, And Biden's Fateful Call

The historic prisoner swap with Russia that freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 other Westerners was the fruit of painstaking, secret talks -- and one crucial phone call from President Joe Biden an hour before he dropped his reelection bid.

International Business Times

7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans were freed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on Aug. 1, 2024. In total, 24 prisoners, including 12 German nationals and eight Russians, as well as two children – who were not prisoners – were exchanged in Ankara, Turkey.

The Conversation

Trump Calls For Details Of Russia-US Prisoner Swap

Former President Trump questions details of recent Russia-West prisoner swap involving release of individuals like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

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How Evan Gershkovich was finally freed after a 500-day odyssey in Russia’s prison system

Gershkovich was the first reporter to be charged with espionage since the cold war, and Putin barely hid his aim

The Guardian - US

Scalable Marketing Strategies: Yana Mosina's Experience From Confectionery And Cosmetic Giants Adapted To A Grocery Supermarket Chain

According to research by The Wharton School, companies that effectively implement omnichannel strategies can increase order volume by 494%, retain nearly 90% of their customers, and annually boost revenue by 9.5%.

International Business Times

Americans Released From Russian Detention In Prisoner Swap

President Biden announces safe return of Americans detained in Russia, highlighting diplomatic efforts and the importance of international relations.

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First photo of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan is released after historic prisoner swap

Two dozen detainees were freed in the exchange, making it the largest swap since the Cold War

The Independent UK

Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza? The Putin critic involved in US-Russia prisoner swap

Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed a 25-year sentence in a Siberian penal colony for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. He is now free

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Conversation

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.

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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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The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Roll Call

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.

The Independent UK

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

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