Paul Whelan's experience after the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia

Paul Whelan was part of a large prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia, but he feels imprisoned by bureaucracy since returning home.

U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

U.S. marine veteran Paul Whelan, involved in a major prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia, feels like he is still imprisoned by bureaucracy in Michigan.

Israel-Hamas Hostage Crisis

Israel delays hostage-prisoner exchange due to Hamas' humiliating treatment of hostages. Three Israeli hostages forced to pose with terrorists. Netanyahu condemns Hamas propaganda. UN and Fox News condemn the incidents.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Hamas Hands Over Bodies of Israeli Hostages

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two young sons, killed in the Gaza war. The bodies will undergo forensic testing in Israel. The release is part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas.

Prisoner Exchange Involving American Teacher Marc Fogel

American teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russian captivity for possessing medical marijuana, was released in a deal that included the freedom of another American and a Russian citizen from U.S. custody. Fogel praised President Trump for securing his release while criticizing the Biden administration for ignoring his plight. The Kremlin confirmed the prisoner exchange but did not disclose the identity of the freed Russian citizen.

Hostage Release Deal between Israel and Hamas

Israel's new ambassador to the United States discusses ongoing hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Terror group Hamas released more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement. US citizen Keith Siegel among those released. Families express relief and joy as hostages return. US officials closely monitoring situation. Ceasefire deal involves staggered release of hostages in exchange for prisoners and humanitarian aid.

Hostage Release in Israel

American Israeli Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon are among the hostages set to be released by Hamas in the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel. The hostages were taken during an attack in 2023, with some still missing and feared dead.

Russian 'Illegals' Spy Case Involving Children

11-year-old Sofia and her brother Gabriel were part of a Russia-US prisoner exchange, where it was revealed that their parents were elite Russian spies living under false identities in Argentina and Slovenia. The children were unaware of their parents' true identities until they were sent to Moscow, leading to a high-profile case of Russian 'illegals'.

Prisoner Exchange Involving Russian Political Prisoners

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich advocated for Russian political prisoners after being freed in a prisoner exchange. President Biden called the exchange a feat of diplomacy and friendship. Dissidents with various political beliefs were among those released. Marine veteran Paul Whelan, reporter Alsu Kurmasheva, and Russian-British national Vladimir Kara-Murza were also part of the exchange.

U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

Several American citizens and a green-card holder were released from Russian custody in a massive swap of political prisoners involving the United States and Russia. This is the biggest U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange since the Cold War.

Prisoner Exchange Led by U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses prisoner exchange that led to the safe return of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia, with President Biden playing a key role in the negotiations.

Prisoner Exchange Involving American Reporter Evan Gershkovich

American reporter Evan Gershkovich was among the more than 20 prisoners exchanged by Russia, the U.S., and European countries.

Prisoner Exchange in Russia

U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan were part of a prisoner exchange in Russia.

Prisoner Exchange between U.S. and Russia

The United States and Russia completed a prisoner swap, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, American Paul Whelan, and others. The deal involved two dozen people and was negotiated despite strained relations between the two countries.

Russian Prisoner Exchange

Russian prisoners, including a hitman, cyber criminals, and alleged spies, are being freed in a major prisoner exchange. The U.S. secured the release of three Americans in the deal. The prisoners were involved in various crimes and faced serious charges in different countries.

Release of Americans from Russian Captivity

Four Americans and one permanent U.S. resident were freed from Russian captivity in a major prisoner exchange involving several countries. The release followed months of diplomatic efforts amid strained relations between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Russia's Imprisonment of Americans

Russia is releasing former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner exchange that also secured freedom for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after being wrongfully detained for more than five years. Whelan had been jailed in Russia since his December 2018 arrest on disputed espionage-related charges. Gershkovich, accused of espionage, has been detained since March 2023. The U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal denied the charges against Gershkovich as absurd.

Prisoner Exchange Involving American Journalist Evan Gershkovich

American journalist Evan Gershkovich may be released as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia, potentially involving up to 30 political prisoners. The exchange is said to be imminent, with efforts to keep the information secret until the last moment.

Russian Political Prisoners Disappeared

At least seven Russian political prisoners have been moved from jails and prison colonies, sparking speculation of an imminent prisoner exchange. The Kremlin does not typically comment on such matters, and the transfers have raised concerns about the whereabouts and well-being of the prisoners.

Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners of war, with 150 people freed after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates. The swap included Ukrainian military members, civilians, and the bodies of 212 Ukrainian defenders. Fox News reports on the debate among NATO members on allowing Ukraine to use Western munitions for strikes on Russian soil.

Brittney Griner's Experience in a Russian Prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up about her traumatic experience in a Russian prison, contemplating suicide and facing harsh conditions due to possession of cannabis oil. She was eventually released in a prisoner exchange after 10 months.

Gaza Truce Plan

Doubts arise over Gaza truce plan as Israel waits for Hamas response. Mediators propose a 40-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Israel estimates 129 captives seized by militants remain in Gaza.

Navalny assassination conspiracy

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was allegedly killed on President Vladimir Putin's orders to prevent a prisoner exchange that would have seen him released in return for an FSB assassin jailed in Germany, according to Navalny allies.