Russia releases Gershkovich, Whelan and others in multinational prisoner swap
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Published 2024-08-01
The historic prisoner swap that brought the release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others was the result of long and difficult negotiations, not only with Russia but with key American allies. U.S. officials say Germany played a vital role. NBC News' Keir Simmons and Peter Alexander report.
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All Comments (21)
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Never more Presidential, Never more the Chancellor. Sirs.
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Hey Americans…..STOP GOING to RUSSIA!!!
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Well, FINALLY. Russia? Can we cut this crap out, now???
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Why would the Wall Street reporter ask Putin for an interview ?? THAT GUY WENT TO RUSSIA, GOT INTO TROUBLE JUST TO WRITE A BOOK, A BOOK THAT NO ONE WILL READ!!!!
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Convicted of murder in Germany
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Awesome news! Why did this happen sooner? What was the trade-off? I’m so thankful for them and their families. 👏
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Thanks God ! Thanks Mr President Biden you always said " Nobody gets behind" especially in Russia . Bravo
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They swapping prisoners like NFL picks out there
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Once those still detained on sham charges are traded or released, The US should make a BOLD proclamation that NO OTHER americans will be rescued and that travel to Russia at your OWN peril.
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has anyone under 50 seen "Midnight Express"?
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Russia got a better deal...
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May Love Peace Prevail In The World.....
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What about the hostages
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Welcome Home to you all. Take sometime to just enjoy your family.
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Great News!! Also, great job Joe and our hard working diplomats!!
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R they really free?
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Why they wait until election season to do this?
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Anyone else getting FOMO? I want in on the next prisoner swap
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THANKS TO TURKEY FOR HELPING IN THIS SWAP DEAL.
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brother why you smuggling medical marijuana into russia ?
