US reporter Gershkovich among 26 freed in Russia prisoner deal
US reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were among 26 prisoners released Thursday in a swap deal between Russia and several western countries, Turkey's presidency said. Gershkovich was arrested in Yekaterinburg last March on espionage charges. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports.
US reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were among 26 prisoners released Thursday in a swap deal between Russia and several western countries, Turkey's presidency said. Gershkovich was arrested in Yekaterinburg last March on espionage charges. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports.
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