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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says truce hasn't stopped Russian attacks DW 04/20/2025

Russia is violating its own declared Easter ceasefire with continued assaults, according to President Zelenskyy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says truce hasn't stopped Russian attacks DW 04/20/2025

Russia is violating its own declared Easter ceasefire with continued assaults, according to President Zelenskyy.
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#ukraine-war
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzalez

Pablo Gonzalez, a freelance journalist covering the Ukraine war, was accused of being a Russian agent in Poland and later released in a prisoner swap by Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

U.S.-Russia ballerina freed in prisoner swap

The U.S. and Russia conducted a prisoner swap amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, demonstrating a fragile attempt at improving relations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzalez

Pablo Gonzalez, a freelance journalist covering the Ukraine war, was accused of being a Russian agent in Poland and later released in a prisoner swap by Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

U.S.-Russia ballerina freed in prisoner swap

The U.S. and Russia conducted a prisoner swap amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, demonstrating a fragile attempt at improving relations.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal

The Taliban released detained Americans in exchange for Afghan Khan Mohammad, facilitating a prisoner swap agreement with the US.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Biden administration secured the release of two Americans in Afghanistan via a prisoner swap just before leaving office.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal

The Taliban released detained Americans in exchange for Afghan Khan Mohammad, facilitating a prisoner swap agreement with the US.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Biden administration secured the release of two Americans in Afghanistan via a prisoner swap just before leaving office.
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#diplomacy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.

Three Americans detained in China have been freed in a U.S.-brokered swap for Chinese citizens, reflecting heightened diplomatic efforts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Major Inmate Swap Frees Dissidents and U.S. Journalists From Russian Prisons

A complex prisoner swap involving multiple countries freed several individuals, including American prisoners, in exchange for Russian dissidents and alleged spies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

Elon Musk's intervention helped secure the release of an Italian journalist from Iranian prison through negotiations that also involved a prisoner exchange.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.

Three Americans detained in China have been freed in a U.S.-brokered swap for Chinese citizens, reflecting heightened diplomatic efforts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Major Inmate Swap Frees Dissidents and U.S. Journalists From Russian Prisons

A complex prisoner swap involving multiple countries freed several individuals, including American prisoners, in exchange for Russian dissidents and alleged spies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

Elon Musk's intervention helped secure the release of an Italian journalist from Iranian prison through negotiations that also involved a prisoner exchange.
more#diplomacy
#russia
Europe news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

In a grim Russian cell, a hippie LGBTQ artist survived with her inner joy

Skochilenko's case exemplifies the risks ordinary citizens face for dissent in Russia, even leading to severe imprisonment for small acts of protest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

State Dept. Designates American Teacher Held in Russia as Wrongfully Detained'

Marc Fogel is designated as wrongfully detained by the U.S. government after serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia for drug smuggling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more die off'

Vladimir Kara-Murza urges world leaders to urgently advocate for political prisoner swaps in Russia and Belarus, stressing it is a matter of life and death.
Europe news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

In a grim Russian cell, a hippie LGBTQ artist survived with her inner joy

Skochilenko's case exemplifies the risks ordinary citizens face for dissent in Russia, even leading to severe imprisonment for small acts of protest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

State Dept. Designates American Teacher Held in Russia as Wrongfully Detained'

Marc Fogel is designated as wrongfully detained by the U.S. government after serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia for drug smuggling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian prisoner freed in swap urges UK not to let hundreds more die off'

Vladimir Kara-Murza urges world leaders to urgently advocate for political prisoner swaps in Russia and Belarus, stressing it is a matter of life and death.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Bitter Infighting Clouds Russian Opposition

The prisoner swap aimed to revive the Russian opposition movement, but internal conflicts have hindered its progress.
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Europe news
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?

Dissidents believe change in Russia must come from within, emphasizing internal reform and solidarity during protests abroad.
Advocacy for pro-Ukrainian policies is seen as essential to counter Russian aggression.
Europe news
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

He Escaped Russia in a Prisoner Swap. Why Did He Not Want to Be Part of It?

Dissidents believe change in Russia must come from within, emphasizing internal reform and solidarity during protests abroad.
Advocacy for pro-Ukrainian policies is seen as essential to counter Russian aggression.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

The recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap signifies a pivotal moment in international relations and personal relief for the families involved.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
8 months ago
Writing

Finding Joy In Small Things: How Alsu Kurmasheva's Prison Letters Kept Hope Alive

Kurmasheva, a journalist, spent 288 days in Russian detention, grateful for small joys, showing resilience in adversity.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

The recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap signifies a pivotal moment in international relations and personal relief for the families involved.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
8 months ago
Writing

Finding Joy In Small Things: How Alsu Kurmasheva's Prison Letters Kept Hope Alive

Kurmasheva, a journalist, spent 288 days in Russian detention, grateful for small joys, showing resilience in adversity.
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Media industry
fromPoynter
8 months ago

Russia's false charges for Evan Gershkovich provoked a 'loud' response from The Wall Street Journal - Poynter

WSJ relentlessly advocated for reporter's release during his 17-month imprisonment in Russia.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Friday Briefing: Evan Gershkovich Freed in a Prisoner Swap

A sweeping prisoner swap involving seven countries, led to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other prominent individuals from Russia and the West.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says

A massive prisoner swap between the United States and Russia is in progress, involving Americans considered wrongfully detained by Russia and a Russian convict in Germany.
Speculation arose due to expedited trials and unusual movements of prisoners critical of Russia.
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