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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
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US-Russia Prisoner Swap: The Biden Administration's Diplomatic Victory
In a significant move, Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and 14 others in a high-profile prisoner swap. The swap has been hailed as a major victory for President Biden's administration. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the administration's success in securing the release of dozens of Americans wrongfully detained overseas.
In a significant move, Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and 14 others in a high-profile prisoner swap.
The swap has been hailed as a major victory for President Biden's administration.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the administration's success in securing the release of dozens of Americans wrongfully detained overseas.
However, former President Trump questioned the details and criticized the swap on Truth Social.
Among those freed by Western governments was convicted murderer Vadim Krasikov.
President Biden thanked allies, including Germany and Turkey, for their crucial roles.
This swap, the largest since the Cold War, strengthens Biden's diplomatic legacy as he prepares to potentially pass the baton to Vice President Harris.
The swap has been hailed as a major victory for President Biden's administration.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the administration's success in securing the release of dozens of Americans wrongfully detained overseas.
However, former President Trump questioned the details and criticized the swap on Truth Social.
Among those freed by Western governments was convicted murderer Vadim Krasikov.
President Biden thanked allies, including Germany and Turkey, for their crucial roles.
This swap, the largest since the Cold War, strengthens Biden's diplomatic legacy as he prepares to potentially pass the baton to Vice President Harris.
