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Americans freed by Russia in major prisoner swap arrive in US

They were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Al Jazeera

Biggest Prisoner Exchange Between Russia And West Since Cold War

Explore the recent prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, highlighting intricate negotiations and the value of diplomatic alliances.

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US And Russia Reach Historic Prisoner Swap Agreement

Successful prisoner exchange negotiation between CIA and Russian officials in the Middle East leads to the release of detained Americans in Russia.

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Biden, Harris Greet US Prisoners Released In Huge Swap With Russia

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted journalist Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans Thursday as they arrived back on US soil after being freed by Russia in a huge prisoner swap.

International Business Times

US Marine And Journalist Return Home In Emotional Reunion

Historic prisoner exchange between Russia and the West leads to emotional reunions at Joint Base Andrews with President Biden and Vice President Harris wel...

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Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history

The U.S. and Russia completed on Thursday their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released individuals in their custody as part of the exchange

The Independent UK

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.

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Evan Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap

Emotional scenes at Andrews air force base as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva step onto American soil

The Guardian - US

The US-Russia prisoner swap shows how journalists risk being used as geopolitical bargaining chips

The photo of returning prisoners in an American plane, all grinning from ear to ear, says it all: the joy, the relief and the success of an incredibly complicated mission.

The Conversation

Evan Gershkovich and fellow freed Americans welcomed back to US by Biden and Harris after Russia prisoner swap

In emotional scenes on the tarmac of Joint Base Andrews, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, security executive Paul Whelan and radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were met by Biden and Harris and reunited with their loved ones

The Independent UK

Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Reunites With Family After Meeting President Biden

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva reunites with family and receives warm welcome from President Biden and Vice President Harris, highlighting the...

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Wall Street Journal Reporter Released After 491 Days In Russia

Wall Street Journal reporter released from Russian detention after 491 days, greeted by President Biden and reunited with family.

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Former US Marine Paul Whelan Greets President Biden And VP Harris

Former US Marine Paul Whelan's return to the US after detention in Russia highlights patriotism and resilience. His story symbolizes dedication to country ...

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Russia Frees US Reporter In Huge Prisoner Swap With West

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.

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Freed Americans From Russia Swap En Route To US

A plane carrying Americans freed in a prisoner swap with Russia enters US airspace after a long journey.

The Independent UK

Live: Evan Gershkovich to be greeted by Biden after historic prisoner swap with Russia

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are set to welcome Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva and Vladimir Kara-Murza as they arrive back on US soil following the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.

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American Citizen Marc Fogel Not Included In Prisoner Swap

American teacher Marc Fogel remains in Russian prison on drug charges despite hopes of release in recent US-Russia prisoner swap.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 889

As the war enters its 889th day, these are the main developments.

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Ukraine war briefing: Turkey launches new Ukrainian warship

Crimea under missile and drone attack; Estonia to clamp down on sanctions evasion via its Russian border. What we know on day 891

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Special Envoy Speaks With Whelan Ahead Of Possible Swap

Insightful phone call between Special Presidential Envoy and Paul Whelan in Russian prison camp reveals optimism amidst diplomatic efforts.

International Business Times

US Tried To Get Navalny Into Russia Swap -- But Then He Died

Amid celebrations at getting a slew of US citizens and Kremlin opponents out of Russian prisons, the White House had one public regret Thursday: failure to get out an even bigger name -- Alexei Navalny.

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Expresses Joy Over Prisoner Swap

WNBA star Brittney Griner expresses support for families in historic Russia-West prisoner swap, highlighting unity and compassion.

Salon

Vance credits Trump for hostage swap

Vance, in a stretch of imagination, explains how Trump was responsible for Biden's deal to free Russian hostages

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US-Russia Relationship Remains Tense Despite Historic Prisoner Swap

US-Russia relationship strained post-prisoner swap; US prioritizes citizen safety and vows to protect Americans abroad.

The Independent UK

Inside the secret talks behind the biggest US-Russia prisoner swap since end of Cold War

The behind-the-scenes operation was documented meticulously by the Wall Street Journal, which has been unable to reveal its secrets until now

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