U.S. Politics

SOURCE www.politico.eu
U.S. Republican nominee Donald Trump commended Russian President Vladimir Putin over a historic prisoner swap deal, suggesting the Russian leader got the better end of the agreement.

Key Points

  • Donald Trump commends Vladimir Putin over the prisoner swap deal
  • 16 prisoners released by Russia in exchange for 8 Russians
  • No money exchanged in the deal
  • France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal urge Venezuela to release vote tally sheets
  • National Rally's push against green policies could violate EU law

Pros

  • Successful prisoner swap deal between the U.S. and Russia
  • Release of American prisoners

Cons

  • Criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the swap
  • Implications of setting a bad precedent