Freed in a major prisoner swap, Aleksandra Skochilenko said “the values of freedom of speech, of peace, could be more important than spending even 10 years in jail.”
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Paul Whelan’s Life in a Russian Prison Awaiting a Hostage Swap
The former U.S. Marine describes the moment of his arrest and the long years waiting for his release.
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Russian Detainment Reaches 6 Months
Evan Gershkovich’s father says “the feeling of helplessness is quite horrific,” but the family clings to hope.
Evan Gershkovich’s Family Appeals to the U.N. in Securing His Release
The Wall Street Journal reporter’s parents and sister visited the U.N. just days before world leaders arrive for the annual General Assembly.
Biden Says the U.S. Is Open to a Prisoner Swap to Free Evan Gershkovich
The president confirmed that a ‘process is underway’ during a news conference in Finland.
U.S. Confirms Talks With Russia on Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap
The Biden administration and the family of the Wall Street Journal reporter take note of his reaching 100 days in jail.
Russia Says It Is In Touch Over Possible Prisoner Swap After U.S. Official Meets Evan Gershkovich
The comment is an apparent reference to the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject.
Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says
The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that the man, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.
Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says
The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.