US, Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, President Biden celebrates 'feat of diplomacy'Among those released were the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmashev. US President Joe Biden speaks about the release of Americans detained in Russia during brief remarks from the White House in Washington, August 1, 2024. (Reuters Photo)US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the release of three American citizens and one green-card holder who were imprisoned in Russia, under a prisoners’ swap deal with the Russian authorities. This was the biggest prisoner swap between the United States and Russia in post-Soviet history. Biden said under the deal, Russia has released 16 prisoners.

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