The president confirmed that a ‘process is underway’ during a news conference in Finland.
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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.
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.
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.”
Paul Whelan Calls Home for First Time In Nearly 2 Weeks, Family Says
Mr. Whelan, a former Marine, has been detained in Russia for more than four years, and has seen two other Americans arrested and released in that time.
Espionage Charge Adds Hurdle to Freeing a Reporter Detained in Russia
The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes.
Russia’s ‘Sham’ Charge of Spying Makes Whelan’s Case the Hardest
Supporters say Paul Whelan is more hapless tourist than James Bond — and that the Russians know it. But that doesn’t make freeing him any easier.
Biden’s Top Hostage Negotiator Details the Release of Brittney Griner
He said he told her “I’m here to take you home” when they met in Abu Dhabi for the prisoner exchange.
What to Know About the Two Americans Still Detained in Russia
The State Department has urged U.S. citizens not to travel to Russia and, if they are in the country, to ‘leave immediately.’