U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap Sparks Diplomatic Movement

The U.S. and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange involving Marc Fogel, opening pathways for peace talks in Ukraine, according to Trump and the White House.

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Belarus has released 3 from prison, including an American and a journalist

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Things to know about Russia's release of American Marc Fogel and the impact on ending Ukraine war

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The recent prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia involving Marc Fogel, an American detained for carrying medical marijuana, has led to renewed discussions between President Trump and President Putin on winding down the Ukraine conflict. Following Fogel's return, the U.S. also facilitated the release of three prisoners from Belarus, including journalist Andrey Kuznechyk. This sequence of events underscores potential shifts in diplomatic relations amid ongoing tensions related to the war in Ukraine and human rights concerns in Belarus.

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