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Russia's Foreign Ministry has added 92 Americans to its entry ban list, including journalists and officials, citing U. S. "Russophobia". The move affects staff from major U.S. publications and various sectors.
U. S. Embassy in Moscow refutes accusations of involvement in Ukraine's Kursk operation. Russia summons U.S. diplomat, threatens to prosecute foreign journalists reporting from the region.
Alsu Kurmasheva, detained in Russia for 14 months, returns home in a major prisoner exchange. Her family navigates the challenges of reunion and reintegration after prolonged separation.
Marc Fogel, a 63-year-old American teacher, faces a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. His family urges for his "wrongfully detained" designation after being excluded from a recent prisoner swap.
A Russian court has sentenced Russian-American Ksenia Karelina to 12 years for treason over a small donation to Ukraine. The case highlights the risks of travel to Russia and the rise of hostage diplomacy.
A Russian-American woman received a 12-year prison sentence in Russia for donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity. The case highlights tensions between Russia and the West amid ongoing conflict.
President Biden urges Syria to release journalist Austin Tice, abducted 12 years ago. U.S. officials continue efforts for his return, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and resolving cases of detained Americans.
An American faces criminal charges in Moscow for allegedly assaulting a police officer at a hotel. The incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions and recent prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West.
Norway's top prosecutor suggests dropping the espionage case against Russian citizen Mikhail Mikushin, who was part of a major US-Russia prisoner swap. The trial, planned for September, is unlikely to proceed in absentia.
Russian prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison term for Ksenia Khavana, a Russian-American woman accused of treason. Khavana pleaded guilty to collecting funds for Ukraine's military.
Russian prosecutors demand a 15-year sentence for Russian-American Ksenia Karelina, accused of treason for donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity. Her sentencing is scheduled for August 15, 2024.
Recently freed Russian dissidents discuss potential future prisoner exchanges. Oleg Orlov, rights campaigner, speaks in Berlin about the recent swap and ongoing efforts to release more political prisoners from Russia.
A major prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, involving 24 individuals across 7 countries, showcases diplomatic efforts. The swap, including journalists and activists, highlights contrasting approaches and election-year implications.
Germany's release of a Russian hitman in exchange for political prisoners has sparked debate. The move, aimed at freeing 16 individuals from Russian and Belarusian jails, raises questions about legal precedents and future implications.
Vice President Kamala Harris played a crucial part in negotiating a complex prisoner swap with Russia, involving high-level meetings with German and Slovenian leaders at the Munich Security Conference.
Russian sleeper agents, including families, were exchanged in a significant prisoner swap with the West. Children discovered their true identities only after the flight to Moscow.
A historic prisoner exchange between the U. S. and Russia releases 24 detainees, including high-profile journalists and politicians. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions rise with Israeli assassinations and Iranian threats.