Plane carrying prisoners from Russia lands in Turkey after deal announced

Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are expected to be part of a major prisoner swap Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have agreed to. The plane believed to be holding the prisoners from Russia has landed in Turkey. Michael George anchored CBS News' special coverage of the release.

[mattsmelley]

Going to Russia is the equivalent of hiking the mountains in between Iran and Afghanistan.., don't go ...AT ALL

[Fuzzamajumula]

I'd like to take the time to thank our allies, who sacrificed much, in order to help free these prisoners. I hope that those remaining will soon be home, safe and sound.

[nkw]

This is such great news. Mazal tov and peace to all the families.

[marclawson]

Whsn I read the headline I thought they were taking the prisoners on holiday.

[MR.UNTOUCHABLE]

This briefing sucks. These people know nothing just taking up airtime. 😮

[leonoremoore]

Why would anybody go to Russia, risking jail for no reason at all ???

[Waka]

They trade criminals like Pokémon cards

[slayxsavage]

They better make sure Makarov stays locked up 😤

[robcyr]

Before everyone celebrates, we better wait and see who Putin got at the trade deadline.

[thunderousapplause]

wonderful wonderful wonderful news!! Thank you President Biden and Secretary Blinken and Germany and all allies who assisted. NATO POWER!

[trentnelsom]

People need to know that people are not as free in other countries as this one at least for now anyway so get real folks please understand this is what it’s like other places yikes

[cathyr]

Good news..Isn't it amazing what can be done with the election coming?

[Boomereng-cb]

I thought Trump was the only who could get Gershkovich freed? What happened? Putin is not going to use this to help Trump?

I thought Trump was the only who could fix our problems

[illumination]

Lord of war nick cage movie got traded for Britney grinder. He was an arms dealer

[Mr.Ionic]

So the CIA is out of the diplomats jurisdiction is what you are telling me…? lol