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Dual US-Russian national convicted over Ukraine aid donation freed in pris
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a rare prisoner exchange aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Moscow, an American citizen has been freed from Russian detention, officials from both countries confirmed on Thursday, according to a report by New York Times.
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American teacher Marc Fogel returns home after over 3 years in Russian det
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Fogel, draped in an American flag, arrived at the White House and was greeted by US President Donald Trump, who expressed that it was "an honour to have played a small role" in securing his freedom.
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Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna dies in Russian detention
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist, died in Russian detention last month, announced the Ukrainian authorities this week, according to CNN.
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"Journalism is not a crime": US issues strong rebuke as Evan Gershkovich m
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on March 29, 2023, and shortly thereafter was charged with espionage.
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Basketball star Brittney Griner returns to US after prisoner exchange with
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport nine months ago. She was accused of possession of vape cartridges with a small quantity of cannabis oil and sentenced in August to nine years in prison. Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death" was detained Thailand
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Antony Blinken hails release of Brittney Griner, says US continues to work
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Blinken said that Cherelle Griner spoke to her wife Brittney and stressed that listening to them connect for the first time after the basketball player's release "was as moving as it was unforgettable."
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