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LIFESTYLE August 1, 2024

US-Russian prisoner exchanges over the years: See the list

Three American citizens, including Evan Gershkovich, are released from Russian custody as part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Here are other major U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps.

Media August 1, 2024

Journalism community rallies around release of WSJ's Evan Gershkovich: 'Champagne popping in the newsroom'

Evan Gershkovich, along with U.S. veteran Paul Whelan, were freed as part of a massive swap of political prisoners and journalists involving the United States and Germany.

White House August 1, 2024

White House takes full credit for freeing Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Vintage Joe Biden'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave President Biden full credit for a prisoner-exchange deal that secured the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich and others from Russian custody.

Russia August 1, 2024

Putin hit man seen as Russia's big prize in prison swap: 'High-value asset'

Russian President Vladimir Putin secured the return of top FSB operative in a massive prisoner swap that saw the return of 15 prisons held in Russia including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.

Media August 1, 2024

Wall Street Journal celebrates ‘joyous day’ as Evan Gershkovich finally returns home

Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker celebrated the freedom of Evan Gershkovich, who had been wrongfully detained in Russia for 70 weeks.

Russia August 1, 2024

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich asked for Putin interview upon release from Russian prison

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit for an interview after he was released, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Joe Biden August 1, 2024

Biden calls Russia prisoner swap deal that freed WSJ's Gershkovich, Whelan a 'feat of diplomacy'

President Biden called the prisoner swap deal with Russia Thursday that secured the release of The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others a "feat of diplomacy."

POLITICS August 1, 2024

'Dangerous message': Top Republican raises concerns over trading Americans for 'actual Russian criminals'

A top Republican is warning that the Biden administration's habit of trading Russian criminals for innocent Americans could send a bad message.

Media August 1, 2024

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been released as part of a massive swap of political prisoners involving the U.S. and Russia.

Ukraine August 1, 2024

First round of US-made F-16s land in Ukraine as war with Russia rages on

Ukraine has reportedly finally received its first round of U.S.-made F-16 warplanes after pleading for the military technology with Washington for years following Russia's deadly invasion.

Russia August 1, 2024

Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is among those expected to be in U.S. custody soon, along with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a prison transfer involving the United States and Russia.