Russian Embassy vows to pursue release of jailed nationals in U.S.
The Embassy's announcement coincides with ongoing discussions regarding potential prisoner swaps, a topic that has periodically surfaced in diplomatic dialogues.
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U.S. hostages freed in diplomatic breakthrough: Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva return home
The emotional homecoming marks the culmination of extensive negotiations between U.S. and Russian officials, aimed at securing the release of American detainees held under contentious circumstances.
Russia sentences Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years on espionage charges
"The conviction of Evan Gershkovich is a blatant attack on press freedom and a troubling precedent for journalists worldwide," said Emma Tucker, editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal. "Evan was doing his job with integrity and professionalism. This sentence is an outrage and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by reporters in Russia."