1. What the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap Means For President Biden.
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Cloud, David S. and Seligman, Lara
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DEMOCRATS (United States) , *PRISONER exchange , *EX-presidents ,WHITE House staff ,RUSSIA-United States relations - Abstract
President Biden's foreign policy received a partial vindication with the successful prisoner exchange that freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and others. The exchange was negotiated over months by senior officials from the US, Russia, Germany, and other European countries. Biden emphasized the role of allies and relationships with foreign leaders in achieving this diplomatic feat. While the deal was applauded by lawmakers from both parties, some expressed concerns that it may embolden Putin in the future. The exchange involved the release of 16 people held by Moscow and the return of eight Russians serving prison terms for various crimes. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024