In a significant diplomatic move, the United States and Russia completed their largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War.
Among those released were journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan, alongside other dissidents. The swap has drawn mixed reactions, with former President Donald Trump criticizing the deal, despite earlier claims that such releases would occur if he were reelected. The exchange coincides with reports of an assassination attempt on Trump, which Russian President Vladimir Putin found surprisingly strong.
Vice President Harris is set to join President Biden in welcoming the freed prisoners, highlighting the current administration's role in their release.
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