By releasing a convicted assassin, Germany played a critical role in securing the freedom of 16 people held in Russia. But the decision has raised questions about political influence in legal cases.
Tag: Political Prisoners
Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap
Ilya Yashin, a prominent opposition politician, said he appreciated his freedom, but told his jailers he did not want it if it meant going into exile.
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.
With Hostage Swap, Biden Scores a Win as His Term Nears Its End
The prisoner exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election.
With Russia Prisoner Swap, Biden Scores a Win Near the End of His Term
The exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election.
Evan Gershkovich and 23 Others Freed From Russian Prisons in Major Swap
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was among 24 people released in a seven-nation, painstakingly negotiated deal that President Biden hailed as a triumph of diplomacy.
Evan Gershkovich Was Caught in Oppression His Parents Had Fled
Evan Gershkovich was raised in New Jersey by parents who left the Soviet Union to escape antisemitism and a lack of opportunity.
Who Is Vadim Krasikov, the Russian Exchanged for a U.S. Reporter?
Vadim Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for a brazen assassination in a downtown park in Berlin. Now he is free.
Who Was Freed in the Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West?
Here’s a list of the 24 prisoners who were exchanged on Thursday and their backgrounds.
How Authoritarian Governments Rig Elections to Stay in Power
Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election despite widespread irregularities. Here are some tools autocrats like Mr. Maduro use to stay in power.