Historic prisoner swap frees Americans imprisoned in Russia

Voice Of America

Voice Of America

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Three American citizens and one American green-card holder were released from Russian custody on Thursday as part of a massive swap of political prisoners involving the United States and Russia.
Fox News
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among two dozen prisoners freed as part of the biggest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War.
CBS News
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When Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel negotiations
The Gazette
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Policymakers should also provide safe havens to Russian exiled dissidents and provide them with the platforms and funds they need to do their jobs — not slam doors in front of them by denying visas and shutting them off from decision-making.
The Moscow Times

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