Ukraine war briefing: more than 100 Ukrainians released in prisoner swap with Russia | Russia
The prisoner exchange between Russian and Ukrainian forces will allow more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be returned to their families.Saturday's exchange, brokered by the United Arab Emirates, involved 206 military personnel from both countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that of the 103 Ukrainian “fighters” released, 82 were soldiers and privates and […]
Russia, Ukraine exchange more than 200 in prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday that more than 200 people had been freed in a prisoner swap between the two countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky A statement was issued A video was also released announcing the return of 82 privates and sergeants, and 21 officers from Russian captivity. This follows the release of 49 […]
WWII Air Force prisoner of war’s remains identified after 81 years
The body of a U.S. Army airman has been identified 81 years after he died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, authorities said Friday. Staff Sergeant Alvin R. Scarborough, of Doddsville, Mississippi, was just 22 years old when he served with the 454th Ordnance Company in the Philippine Islands after the Japanese invasion in […]
Fear of Trump Prompted Russia to Speed Up Prisoner Swap
Russia has become more interested in a prisoner swap with the United States after it became clear that Donald Trump might return to the White House, a senior US official said. The Wall Street JournalThe reporter, Evan Gerskovich, was released. of journal I got it. “Moscow’s concerns about a possible Trump presidency hastened the agreement,” […]
Graham: 'Absolutely' prisoner exchange helps Putin
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina slammed the prisoner swap negotiated this week between the United States and Russia, arguing that the move will help Russian President Putin and encourage America’s enemies to unfairly arrest Americans. In an interview with Fox New Sunday’s Jackie Heinrich, Graham said the deal was “absolutely” a win for Putin. […]
Biden prisoner exchange ignites debate on 'steep price' to free Americans
President Biden’s historic agreement to free prominent U.S. figures from Russian prisons has sparked debate over the high cost and strategic wisdom of such an exchange, with Republicans and some Democrats warning it will only embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin and his fellow adversaries. For decades, presidential administrations and Congress have wrestled with how to […]
Evan Gershkovich freed: Former Iran prisoner calls on US to do better helping hostages re-enter society
As Russia returns wrongfully held hostages in a prisoner swap, a former hostage-taker warns their work is only just beginning. Three US citizens and one US green card holder who had been wrongfully imprisoned in Russia were released from Russia in a prisoner swap on Thursday. The four were Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Ars Kurmaseva […]
GOP Rep. Perry knocks prisoner swap: 'Like trading a rifle for a spoon'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pennsylvania) criticized the recent prisoner exchange with Russia in an interview on Friday. “We are pleased that these prisoners are coming home. They should never have been taken prisoner in the first place,” Perry said. Said Fox Business’ “Mornings With Maria.” “But let’s not forget that there’s another side to this equation,” […]
Biden’s massive Russian prisoner swap comes with big trouble for next president
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White House hits back at Vance for crediting Trump with prisoner swap
White House national security and public affairs adviser John Kirby blasted former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), for claiming that Trump took credit for Thursday’s prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States, which included the release of Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. “There’s absolutely no evidence that this […]