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Biden announces complex prisoner swap freeing Americans held in Russia
President Joe Biden marked the end of a ‘brutal ordeal’ for Americans held in Russia, announcing a complex prisoner exchange. Following the announcement, he led a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for the teen daughter of a freed prisoner. Join @VP and me as we greet Americans freed from Russia at Joint Base Andrews. https://t.co/0B5iOzYKk0 — President Biden (@POTUS) August 2,…
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US-Russia conduct largest prisoner swap since Soviet era
The United States and Russia executed a significant prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest since the Soviet era. Moscow released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan. The exchange, involving 24 individuals, took place in Turkey. 🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: BIDEN AND KAMALA WELCOME AMERICANS FREED IN PRISONER SWAP Biden and Kamala welcomed Americans involved in the prisoner swap…