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Assassin Sent Back to Russia May Harbor Putin's Dark Secret

Vladimir Putin secured the release of hitman Vadim Krasikov as part of a major prisoner exchange between Russia and the West.

2024-08-02 11:21

7 countries, secret meetings and a mom. Behind the deal that freed Gershkovich and Whelan

Prisoner swap that freed Americans detained in Russia took months of delicate donations. Here's how the deal was done.

2024-08-02 09:11

Inside the deal that led to a blockbuster prisoner swap between U.S., Russia

The months of complex negotiations, near misses and high-stakes diplomacy that resulted in the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War and freedom for a Wall Street Journal reporter.

2024-08-01 23:19

Why Germany was key to prisoner swap deal with Russia

The German government's decision to release a convicted Russian killer serving a life sentence for murdering an exiled Chechen in Berlin in 2019 was crucial for the prisoner swap between Russia and the West.

2024-08-01 23:15

How Kamala Harris Helped Secure the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.

2024-08-01 22:19

Evan Gershkovich Is Finally Coming Home

Joshua Yaffa on the reporter Evan Gershkovich’s release after being detained for more than a year in Russian jail, and the multinational prisoner exchange that freed him.

2024-08-01 21:20

Russian prisoner swap: Who was released?

For days, rumors swirled that political prisoners in Russia were being prepared for a swap. They were right. On Thursday, 26 prisoners were released in a historic exchange. A total of 26 prisoners — 24 adults and two minors — have been exchanged in the Turkis…

2024-08-01 20:59

Prisoner swap enables Biden to jab at US isolationsists, but critics warn of ‘further blackmail’ by Russia

German politician says decision to release convicted murderer sets precedent that Russia can exploit

2024-08-01 19:10

Russia releases prisoners in massive exchange deal with West

A historic prisoner swap between Russia, the US and other countries was coordinated by Turkey, with journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan and Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza included. More on DW.

2024-08-01 18:17

Who are the Russians being freed as part of the Evan Gershkovich prisoner exchange?

One is a hitman who gunned down a man in broad daylight.

2024-08-01 16:21