Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a desire for a prisoner swap that would set wrongly imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan free. But any deal must be on his terms – and could ultimately put some high-profile Russian prisoners back on the streets.
The U.S. and Russia have engaged in two major – and controversial – prison swaps during the past 18 months and talks are reportedly underway for a third, as U.S. officials scramble to find high-value Russian prisoners that Moscow may want.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.