After spending more than a year imprisoned in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was freed in a prisoner exchange between the west and Moscow. The deal, mediated by Turkey, saw 16 citizens of western countries exchanged for eight Russians.
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The Guardian’s Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, describes how it felt to see his friend disembark from the plane in Ankara and walk free
Gershkovich release: Biden and Harris greet Americans freed after prisoner swap ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/02/biden-harris-greet-us-america-russia-prisoner-exchange
Evan Gershkovich is free – and keen to raise plight of Russian political prisoners ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/02/evan-gershkovich-is-free-and-keen-to-raise-plight-of-russian-political-prisoners
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The unwavering determination and selflessness shown by Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression is truly remarkable.
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THis guy is a true and great friend of Evan, from the way he spoke of Evan. 😍 SO happy for Evan's family and friends that he's free now!
Delighted he's free!!❤
Putin is taking a page from the Chinese 🇨🇳 book about arbitrary detention for bargaining.
Hopefully the GRU have not been using the Novichok again
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