U.S. and Russia Conduct Prisoner Exchange Involving Marc Fogel
Source: independent.co.uk Prisoner Swap Confirmed by Kremlin Moscow confirmed on Wednesday that a Russian citizen detained in the United States will be repatriated following the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in Russia since 2021. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the agreement was reached between Washington and Moscow, facilitating Fogel’s return to the U.S. on Tuesday. While Peskov did not specify the identity of the Russian prisoner set for release, he confirmed that the arrangement had been finalized in negotiations between both nations. The diplomatic exchange underscores ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of detained nationals amid heightened tensions. The agreement follows previous discussions where the U.S. attempted but failed to secure Fogel’s inclusion in an August 2024 prisoner swap that freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. White House Responds to Fogel’s Release On Tuesday, th...