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In a remarkable event that transcended borders, a historic prisoner swap unfolded, freeing 24 individuals from seven countries. This East-West exchange, the largest since the Cold War, involved journalists, a US Marine veteran, and a suspected Russian agent.
Prisoner Exchange : The Players Involved
Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva: Journalists who had been held captive.
Paul Whelan: A US Marine veteran.
Vadim Krasikov: A suspected Russian agent serving a life sentence for murder in Germany.
The Exchange
US Soil: Evan, Alsu, and Paul returned safely to the United States.
Russia: Vadim Krasikov, the Russian agent, was part of the exchange.
Presidential Reception
President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris welcomed the freed prisoners on the runway as they disembarked.
This prisoner swap marked a significant moment of diplomacy, bridging political divides and reuniting families across continents.