Russia releases Gershkovich, Whelan and others in multinational prisoner swap

Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, American businessman Paul Whelan and two others in a historic prisoner swap involving the United States, Germany and other countries. Russia released a total of 16 prisoners, while the U.S. and other countries released eight Russians. It was the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War.

The historic prisoner swap that brought the release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others was the result of long and difficult negotiations, not only with Russia but with key American allies. U.S. officials say Germany played a vital role. NBC News' Keir Simmons and Peter Alexander report.

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[gordonbrown]

Never more Presidential, Never more the Chancellor. Sirs.

[Dovietail]

Well, FINALLY. Russia? Can we cut this crap out, now???

[michelle]

Hey Americans…..STOP GOING to RUSSIA!!!

[bhappy]

Why would the Wall Street reporter ask Putin for an interview ?? THAT GUY WENT TO RUSSIA, GOT INTO TROUBLE JUST TO WRITE A BOOK, A BOOK THAT NO ONE WILL READ!!!!

[yoli]

Thanks God !
Thanks Mr President Biden you always said "
Nobody gets behind" especially in Russia . Bravo

[register]

Once those still detained on sham charges are traded or released, The US should make a BOLD proclamation that NO OTHER americans will be rescued and that travel to Russia at your OWN peril.

[kcsnipes]

brother why you smuggling medical marijuana into russia ?

[susanstephens]

Awesome news! Why did this happen sooner? What was the trade-off? I’m so thankful for them and their families. 👏

[kcsnipes]

traded a journalist and others for a spy murderer and others ?

[shem]

THANKS TO TURKEY FOR HELPING IN THIS SWAP DEAL.

[wytube]

has anyone under 50 seen "Midnight Express"?

[ricardobjj]

They swapping prisoners like NFL picks out there

[dannysmuzic]

Gosh, tears of joy for members on both sides, reunited with family.

[emilyjiuliano]

Biden is one of the finest Presidents we have ever had 💙🇺🇸💙

[wwremembered]

Great News!! Also, great job Joe and our hard working diplomats!!

[andybrown]

Meanwhile 300, 000s + casualties over there

[locn]

Anyone else getting FOMO? I want in on the next prisoner swap

[CrystalCane-yhqc]

Where is the Pulitzer winner I didn’t see him get off the plane

[Roy-yukg]

I am so glad that they are finally making it home, but it makes one ask the question.
If the election had been two years ago, would they have gotten home two years earlier?

[bigslinking]

6:15 is my biggest problem with everything Trump.