Bill Browder: Putin's prisoner swap proves how desperate he is

Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan have been freed in a Russian prisoner swap. Listen to Times Radio for the latest.

[bixbysnyder-]

Really striking the difference in the prisoners being swapped. On one hand, Western prisoners accused of journalism, speaking freely, or donating $50 to a Ukranian charity. On the other hand Russian prisoners who were murderers and spies. Really says a lot.

[qremzph]

As an American, I am proud that Bill Browder comes from my country. Dude has a fierce concentration and won't stop until he believes Sergei Magnitsky is avenged. His information is usually solid gold.

[ladavis]

Travel ban should be implemented, if it’s not we are foolish

[Ripley.]

Also send back Tucker Carlson to Russia please.

[war-painter]

Bill Browder is my hero. So delighted to hear about Vladimir Kara-Murza, Evan and Paul Whelan, even better when they finally get home. Lucky day. Dont go to russia.

[parabalani]

Bill must be very happy. I know about Kara Murza only thanks to him, this is a major victory for him

[verapetrova-vktd]

I would like to thank Bill Browder. He's helped to save several political prisoners. His contribution is absolutely evident. Thank you ever so much.

[johncampbell]

Absolute travel ban. Obviously necessary.

[turingtrading]

Bill is a gem to listen to on approach to deal with Putin - no one knows Putin as well as Bill after working close to him in the past

[rochesterjohnny]

Mr. Kara-Murza is very lucky to be alive, and even more lucky to have been involved here

[ionutzstoica]

Tucker Carlson should have been swapped

[wendyandrew]

Glad Bill is here to remind us of the reality and motives for this.

[simphiwetom]

Travel ban is a good idea. Falling into the hands of Putin is like falling to the hands of a bear.

[SteveODonnell]

There should be a travel ban for all Americas to travel to Russia. Otherwise, like Bill Browser said Russia will just drum up false espionage charges for any American traveling to Russia.

[michaelsullivan]

Bill, I actually had a tear in my eye as I learned that Vladimir Kara-Murza was freed. I know how long you have been working for his release doing everything you could to raise the issue. Great news.

[RudolphoAqui]

Bill Browder is a very informative guest

[silverhowl]

Yes please a travel ban!! Putin should never get away from this!!

[LIONTAMERD]

Bill called this weeks ago btw & he's right so often that he's either clairvoyant or he knows Pootin well.

[thomasschaefer]

Listen to Bill Browder. He knows what he is talking about.

[RudolphoAqui]

It is refreshing to see that most British people have an acute understanding on how vial ruzzian aggression is