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2026-04-15 17:30:10

Iranian Freed in Suspected Prisoner Swap with France

An Iranian national convicted in France for inciting terrorism over comments about Hamas's 2023 attack returned to Iran. This followed a week after two French detainees left Tehran, suggesting a coordinated prisoner exchange despite French denials. read more

2026-03-07 01:00:43

Joe Exotic Proposes Prisoner Swap For Trump Ally

Joe Exotic proposes an unprecedented prisoner swap to Colorado's governor, offering himself for Tina Peters. He aims to move from federal to state custody, potentially enabling a Trump pardon for Peters, who is imprisoned for election machine tampering. read more

2024-12-17 20:40:10

Russian opposition figure relieved as fears of mother's poisoning debunked

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian opposition politician, stated that concerns about his mother's poisoning in Berlin were unfounded. He was part of a major East-West civilian prisoner swap, including dissidents like Alexei Navalny. read more

2024-11-27 16:20:04

American Detainees in China Released in Diplomatic Breakthrough

Three Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, who had been wrongfully detained by China, have been released and are returning to the US. This diplomatic agreement with Beijing comes in the final months of the Biden administration. read more

2024-09-19 19:50:05

Vladimir Kara-Murza recounts 11 months of torture in Russian prison

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a British-Russian dissident and Putin opponent, survived 11 months of torture in a Siberian prison. Following his release in a historic prisoner swap, he detailed the mental and physical hardships endured in solitary confinement, stressing the importance of his faith and ongoing fight against Putin. read more

2024-08-04 17:20:03

White House Working to Free American Teacher from Russian Prison

Jonathan Finer discusses US efforts to secure the release of US teacher, Marc Fogel, from a Russian prison in a recent prisoner exchange deal. The White House pledges to work tirelessly on Fogel's case and implement measures to prevent similar situations. read more

2024-08-02 18:50:06

"US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Notorious Hitman and Spies Among Returnees"

Russian prisoners were exchanged in a historic swap with the US, including a hitman, spies, and fraudsters. The most notorious was hitman Vadim Krasikov, welcomed back by Putin. The other prisoners had unique backstories, such as deep-cover spies and a credit card fraudster. read more

2024-08-02 18:20:06

Republican Senator Credits Trump for Biden's Historic Prisoner Swap

JD Vance attempts to credit Trump for Biden's high-profile prisoner swap, suggesting it was due to fear of Trump's return to office. Vance's claims come as he defends Trump's controversial remarks about Kamala Harris. read more

2024-08-02 14:20:09

"Details Emerge on Largest Prisoner Swap Post-Cold War"

The Kremlin acknowledges that intelligence operatives were among the Russian prisoners freed in a historic swap, including an assassin and undercover officers. Families and dissidents express joy at the unexpected release, while details of the exchange reveal a complex web of espionage. read more

2024-08-02 11:40:04

Biden's Emotional Call with Freed Hostages: Reunited Families Celebrate

President Joe Biden shares an emotional moment as freed US hostages speak to their families ahead of their release in a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War. The Oval Office call footage was posted on X. read more

2024-08-02 10:10:07

"US-Russia Prisoner Exchange Secures Release of Key Individuals"

The Wall Street Journal documents the meticulous negotiation for the US-Russia prisoner swap involving Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva. After 490 days, they were released in the biggest exchange since the Cold War, involving intricate diplomacy and important figures. read more

2024-08-02 10:10:04

WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Swap

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, released in a Russia-US prisoner swap, shared his overwhelming emotions upon returning to the US, expressing happiness to see fellow political prisoners freed. Gershkovich was greeted by senior editors from the newspaper. read more

2024-08-02 09:40:10

Vladimir Kara-Murza: From Prisoner to Pulitzer, Defiant Critic of Kremlin

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Putin critic, was sentenced to 25 years in a Siberian penal colony for opposing the war in Ukraine. Despite being imprisoned, he continued to speak out and even won a Pulitzer Prize. read more

2024-08-02 08:40:10

"Historic Prisoner Swap between Russia and US Signals Diplomatic Progress"

Sixteen people, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, were exchanged between Russia and the US in the largest swap since the Cold War. The prisoners arrived back in the US as part of this significant exchange. read more

2024-08-02 04:40:04

"Americans Return from Russia in Prisoner Swap: Key Details"

President Biden and Vice President Harris welcome three freed Americans back to the US after a Russia prisoner swap involving around two dozen individuals. Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, Paul Whelan, a security executive, and Alsu Kurmasheva, a radio journalist, are among those welcomed back. read more

2024-08-02 03:40:06

Historic Prisoner Swap: Biden Welcomes Americans Released from Russia

Evan Gershkovich, along with other Americans, will be welcomed by President Biden after a significant prisoner exchange with Russia. The swap involved sending eight prisoners back to Russia, including one serving a life sentence for murder in Berlin. read more

2024-08-01 21:50:08

"Prisoner Swap Boosts Biden's Image as Commander-in-Chief"

President Joe Biden gains political advantage with a successful prisoner swap, securing the release of 16 captives held by Russia, including Americans and westerners. The move boosts Biden's image amidst Trump's campaign struggles. read more

2024-08-01 21:40:08

"Landmark US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Evan Gershkovich's Release Achieved"

The Wall Street Journal unveils the secret US-Russia prisoner swap involving journalists and a Marine, freed after intense negotiations. Collaboration among an array of international figures led to this landmark exchange. read more

2024-08-01 19:10:04

Historic Prisoner Swap Frees Americans Detained in Russia

First photo of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Paul Whelan released after a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the US, with two dozen detainees freed marking the largest swap since the Cold War. read more

2024-08-01 17:40:04

"Prisoner Swap Celebrated as Diplomatic Win for Biden Administration"

Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, among others, are released in a major prisoner swap between Russia and the US, prompting praise from the White House and politicians. The exchange, celebrated as a feat of diplomacy, is a political coup for Biden. read more

2024-08-01 15:20:09

"High-Profile Prisoner Swap Set Between Russia and the West"

Live from Turkey's Ankara airport, watch the anticipated release of journalist Evan Gershkovich in a high-profile prisoner swap between Russia and the West. Gershkovich, sentenced to 16 years in Russia on espionage charges, may be part of an exchange involving other prisoners, including Briton Vladimir Kara-Murza and US Marine Paul Whelan. read more

2024-08-01 13:10:07

US Journalist and Marine to be Released in Prisoner Swap

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan are set to be released in a US-Russia prisoner swap today. Gershkovich was accused of espionage in Russia. read more

2024-08-01 12:40:04

"Major Prisoner Swap Expected Between Russia and the West"

A potential US-Russia prisoner swap involving Evan Gershkovich and Vladimir Kara-Murza is expected, following movements of Western prisoners in Russia. The swap could be the largest in over a decade, possibly including Kremlin assassins, and has similarities to past exchanges. read more

2024-08-01 12:10:07

Potential Prisoner Swap Between Russia and West Includes Jailed Journalist

Russia and the West are speculated to be preparing for a significant prisoner swap, potentially involving journalist Evan Gershkovich. Recent movements of Western prisoners in Russia indicate a possible exchange, reminiscent of previous swaps during the Cold War. read more

2024-06-16 09:40:04

Sweden releases former Iranian official, Hamid Noury, involved in 1988 mass executions, in a prisoner swap with Iran mediated by Oman. Noury denied guilt but was serving a life sentence in Sweden for war crimes. read more