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3 Freed Americans Back Home After Prisoner Exchange With Russia

On Thursday, the United States and Russia completed their largest prisoner swap since the cold war, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, Corporate Security Executive Paul Whelan, and dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza.

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UNITED STATES – On Thursday, the United States and Russia completed their largest prisoner swap since the cold war, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, Corporate Security Executive Paul Whelan, and dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The exchange, which also saw Russia release other dissidents and alleged spies, took place amid strained U.S.-Russia relations.

U.S. President Joe Biden praised the deal as a diplomatic achievement, but acknowledged the challenges and ethical questions surrounding it.

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