Evan Gershkovich Goes Free in Historic Prisoner Swap Freed Political Prisoner Pivovarov Talks Exchange, Future Plans The former head of the pro-democracy group Open Russia was one of the 16 prisoners freed from Russia in last week's major prisoner exchange. Freed Russian Dissidents Hold Press Conference in Germany “I feel like I'm watching a movie,” activist Vladimir Kara-Murza said. “A week ago, I was in a cell.” 2 Min read ‘If You Talk, You’ll Go in a Bag’: Freed Russian Political Prisoners Recount Harrowing, Surprising Prison Swap Prisoners’ friends and relatives have recounted the uncertain, frightening time before their release in one of the largest and most complex prisoner... 4 Min read Kremlin Says Krasikov, Freed by Germany, Is FSB Operative Vadim Krasikov was serving a life sentence in Germany for the murder of a Chechen rebel commander that German judges said was ordered by Moscow. 2 Min read Widow of Murdered Chechen Rebel Says Kept in Dark About Killer’s Release Zelimkhan Khangoshvili was shot dead in 2019 by Vadim Krasikov, who was among eight Russians exchanged on Thursday. 2 Min read What Makes the Largest U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap Since the Cold War Unique? It is not just the scale of the prisoner exchange that is historic, but the kinds of people involved. 3 Min read Lukashenko Says Biden Had ‘Nothing to Do With’ Historic Prisoner Exchange “Of course, someone like the U.S. President will boost his authority with this, even though he had nothing to do with it,” the Belarusian leader claimed... 2 Min read Biden, Harris Greet U.S. Prisoners Released in Huge Swap With Russia Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva were greeted by cheers from family and friends as they disembarked a plane, before each embracing Biden... 3 Min read Some Freed Russian Prisoners ‘Feared for Their Lives’ – German Chancellor Scholz insisted the swap was "the right decision, and if you had any doubts, you will lose them after talking to those who are now free." 1 Min read How the Russia Swap Happened: Secret Talks, a Hitman, and Biden’s Fateful Call The historic prisoner swap with Russia that freed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 other Westerners was the fruit of painstaking, secret talks. 3 Min read Kamala Harris Calls Russian Opposition Figure Navalnaya After Prisoner Swap Harris called Navalnaya "to discuss the exchange and express her support, noting Alexei and Yulia's contribution to the fight for a democratic Russia."... 1 Min read opinion This Prisoner Swap Should Only Be the Beginning of Russia’s Future That 16 political prisoners are free is wonderful news. But we must keep up the pressure to release more and help them build a truly free Russia. 3 Min read Liveblog As It Happened: World Watches as Russia, West Hold Major Prisoner Exchange 1 Min read What We Know About the Prisoner Exchange Between Russia and the West The unprecedented exchange is expected to involve dozens of prisoners. 4 Min read Kremlin Declines to Comment on Possible Prisoner Exchange A growing number of prisoners have reportedly been transferred in recent days, fuelling speculation of an imminent exchange. 1 Min read Russia May Free 20-30 Political Prisoners in Historic Exchange With West Previous reporting suggested that up to 10 high-profile political prisoners were being readied for the rumored exchange. 3 Min read Slovenia Expels Russian Couple Convicted of Spying Slovenian media, citing anonymous sources, reported that the convicted couple would be part of an upcoming prisoner swap. 1 Min read Jailed Russian-U.K. Dissident Kara-Murza Moved to Unknown Location – Reuters His reported transfer comes as several other political prisoners jailed in Russia have been reportedly moved to unknown locations in recent days. 2 Min read View more articles
