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The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

A "normal family" who lived under false names in Slovenia has been returned to Russia in the historic prisoner exchange with Western countries. The two children, who did not know they were Russians, speak no Russian but were welcomed to Moscow by Vladimir Putin himself.

The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

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

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