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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c29d6k382k5o
On 1 August 2024, the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War occurred, involving the release of twenty-six individuals. Russia and Belarus released sixteen detainees while the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and Norway collectively released eight detainees and two minors. Among those released were Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Paul Whelan, a former US Marine, who had each received sixteen-year sentences for espionage.
On 1 August 2024, the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War occurred, involving the release of twenty-six individuals. Russia and Belarus released sixteen detainees while the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and Norway collectively released eight detainees and two minors. Among those released were Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Paul Whelan, a former US Marine, who had each received sixteen-year sentences for espionage.
