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
Hundreds of prisoners — including Americans and Russian political activists — are hoping for a diplomatic agreement that might secure their release.
5 Takeaways From the Times Interview of Brittney Griner
Highlights from a Times Magazine profile of the basketball star.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”