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Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025Ivan Nechepurenko and Julian E. BarnesComments Off on Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.

Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health.

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Hundreds of Prisoners in Russia, Including Americans, Were Left Behind in Swap

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024IVAN NECHEPURENKOComments Off on Hundreds of Prisoners in Russia, Including Americans, Were Left Behind in Swap

Hundreds of prisoners — including Americans and Russian political activists — are hoping for a diplomatic agreement that might secure their release.

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5 Takeaways From the Times Interview of Brittney Griner

May 2, 2024J WorthamComments Off on 5 Takeaways From the Times Interview of Brittney Griner

Highlights from a Times Magazine profile of the basketball star.

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Russian Court Extends Detention of Evan Gershkovich

November 28, 2023IVAN NECHEPURENKOComments Off on Russian Court Extends Detention of Evan Gershkovich

The decision means that the journalist, Evan Gershkovich, who has denied the espionage charge against him, will remain in custody until Jan. 30.

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Viktor Bout, Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death,’ Turns to Politics

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Valerie HopkinsComments Off on Viktor Bout, Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death,’ Turns to Politics

The convicted arms trafficker Viktor A. Bout hasn’t much flair for retail politicking, but his celebrity may compensate for that in regional elections.

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Trevor Reed, Former U.S. Marine, Injured While Fighting in Ukraine

July 25, 2023July 26, 2023Anushka Patil and Helene CooperComments Off on Trevor Reed, Former U.S. Marine, Injured While Fighting in Ukraine

Trevor Reed’s condition was not immediately clear. His decision to return to the region and volunteer to fight for Ukraine created some “exasperation” within the Biden administration, an administration official said.

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The U.S. Is ‘Intensely Engaged’ in Efforts to Free Evan Gershkovich, Blinken Says

May 3, 2023EDWARD WONG and DANIEL VICTORComments Off on The U.S. Is ‘Intensely Engaged’ in Efforts to Free Evan Gershkovich, Blinken Says

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held for more than a month on espionage charges that the United States considers bogus.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Michael D. ShearComments Off on U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans

The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.

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Brittney Griner on Gershkovich Arrest: ‘No One Should Be in Those Conditions’

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Kris Rhim and Alan YuhasComments Off on Brittney Griner on Gershkovich Arrest: ‘No One Should Be in Those Conditions’

Griner, speaking to reporters as she prepares for her next basketball season in the W.N.B.A., said she would continue to fight for those considered wrongfully detained by Russia, like the journalist Evan Gershkovich.

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Russia’s Lavrov Hints at Possible Prisoner Swap for Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

April 25, 2023April 26, 2023Farnaz FassihiComments Off on Russia’s Lavrov Hints at Possible Prisoner Swap for Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

The channel to discuss detained American and Russian citizens, created in 2021, remains open, Sergey V. Lavrov said. But, he added, publicity “will only complicate the process.”

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