Russia releases US journalist Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner exchange
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Russia releases US journalist Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in massive prisoner exchange
A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the west is underway involving the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been freed from Russian custody, new agency Reuters reported.,,The significant prisoner exchange involve 26 individuals from seven countries, Reuters reported citing Turkish security sources.
The Turkish presidency also confirmed that prisoners from the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia, and Belarus are part of this swap.
As part of the agreement, ten prisoners, including two minors, have been relocated to Russia, 13 prisoners have been sent to Germany, and three prisoners are being transferred to the United States.
Vice President JD Vance has issued a stern warning to Russia, stating that the U.S. will consider sanctions and even military action if President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine. His remarks followed what former President Donald Trump described as a "lengthy" phone call with Putin, during which both leaders reportedly agreed to begin peace negotiations.
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Vance emphasized that "economic tools, of course, military tools of leverage" remain on the table to push Russia toward a settlement. He added that a potential deal could "shock a lot of people."
Vance is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Munich, a meeting that European leaders will closely watch for Trump’s stance on the ongoing war. As the conflict nears its third anniversary in February 2025, the world awaits how the U.S. will influence the peace process between Russia and Ukraine.
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