Major Russia-West Prisoner Exchange: Key Details
Russia and the West have undertaken the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, involving 24 individuals. Key individuals freed by Russia include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan. On the Western side, notable individuals released include Russian hacker Roman Seleznev and FSB-linked Vadim Krasikov.
Russia and the West have undertaken the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, involving the release of 24 individuals, according to officials.
Key figures released by Russia include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, and vocal Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Additionally, US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and human rights advocate Oleg Orlov were also freed.
On the Western side, notable individuals released include Russian hacker Roman Seleznev and FSB-linked Vadim Krasikov.
This historic swap has brought to light high-profile espionage cases and domestic dissent within Russia.
Key figures released by Russia include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, and vocal Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Additionally, US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and human rights advocate Oleg Orlov were also freed.
On the Western side, notable individuals released include Russian hacker Roman Seleznev and FSB-linked Vadim Krasikov.
This historic swap has brought to light high-profile espionage cases and domestic dissent within Russia.
