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Released prisoners have landed in the USA

The US citizens who were released in the extensive prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries – among them journalist Evan Gershkovich – have landed in their home country. The deal highlights the imbalance in the view on political prisoners when convicted murderers are exchanged for journalists.

Released prisoners have landed in the USA

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries since the end of the Cold War has been completed. Among those released is the American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

Rumors of Prisoner Exchange – Whelan in Focus

The lawyer for the American former marine Paul Whelan, who has been imprisoned in Russia since 2018, says she is trying to find out where in the country Whelan is located. > I have sent a request to the (prison) colony administration, but I have not received any response, she says to the regime-friendly Russian news agency Interfax.

Rumors of Prisoner Exchange – Whelan in Focus

Russian-American Journalist Sentenced to Prison

The Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who was arrested in Russia in October, has been sentenced to 6. 5 years in prison, accused of spreading false information about Russian military activities.

Russian-American Journalist Sentenced to Prison

American reporter sentenced to 16 years in prison

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich is sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia. "Journalism is not a crime and we will not let this go until he is free", his bosses write in a statement.

American reporter sentenced to 16 years in prison

American reporter in court in Russia

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in court for the second time on Thursday in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. The Wall Street Journal reporter is charged with espionage on unclear grounds and risks 20 years in prison.

American reporter in court in Russia

American Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison in Russia

An American citizen has been sentenced to 12. 5 years in prison in Russia for drug offenses, reports BBC.

American Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison in Russia

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich was in court in Russian Yekaterinburg on Wednesday – 15 months after he was arrested. He is being prosecuted on unclear grounds for espionage and risks 20 years' imprisonment.

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

Russian trial of American reporter imminent

The trial of American Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to begin on 26 June in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, the court has announced. The trial will be held behind closed doors.

Russian trial of American reporter imminent

American journalist faces trial in Russia

Wall Street Journal's reporter Evan Gershkovich is to be put on trial in the city of Yekaterinburg, Russian authorities have announced. He is accused of working for the CIA and gathering "secret information".

American journalist faces trial in Russia