Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan freed from Russian prison as part of major exchange

Four U.S. residents including journalist Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were released after being wrongly imprisoned in Russia as part of a major multinational prisoner exchange including other nations. President Joe Biden spoke about the exchange after it was confirmed.

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[theboredkid]

The State Department ought to bar travel to Russia at this point. No sense sending people to enemy territory.

[brendacarmichael]

Thank you so much President Biden and your Administration and all the other countries' leaders who worked together to make this historical day happen, especially Chancellor Sholz. Welcome home.

[BreadWinnerBeauty]

Historic! Took Waaayyyy To Long Getting Here But Got It Done, Good Work!

[matthewgandy]

GREAT JOB PRESIDENT BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS

[janetkolar]

Great job Joe, lm sure the families are happy to have their love ones home.

[QuestionAllHarmNone]

Well done, Biden and his team!
Prisoners are going home and the American people are not going back! 💙🇺🇲🗳️💪😎

[brendatenorio]

Most comprehensive and detailed news report on topic today

[luchettepender]

"For you, I will do this ".❤❤

[aliciam]

Thank you President Biden!
Welcome home Americans! ❤

[sandycchen]

Salute President Biden and his team! Thank you!

[mcdan]

Every life matters! However, what is a War Veteran doing in Russia?

[Kila]

NOT GONNA LIE! First of all I didn’t vote for Biden/Harris last presidency and won’t this upcoming election. However, putting all that aside President Biden just delivered the BEST speech of love, hope, and strength that I’ve ever SEEN! Where was this like 3 YEARS AGO?🤙🏼🌺

[Salt_of_the_Red_Earth_]

Welcome home Evan, Vlad and Paul! 🙏 Thank you to Biden and to all that negotiated this.♥🤍💙

[louietuna]

Thank you President Joe Biden. ("Chuck, I'll Kamala for the win!" )

[johnmatzye]

Answered Prayer. Keep praying for the rest of the hostages.

[joeyb]

Trading criminals for non-criminals. That puts every American travelling at risk.

[TheNifster]

Note the media isn't reporting who was exchanged are they? I doubt we will ever know everyone who was traded.

[JohnJulioEspeciale]

So I don’t remember being told about these prisoners why were secrets kept?

[Kila]

I absolutely don’t like President Biden! However, I was taught and I still practice, too give “CREDIT” where CREDIT is DUE! Mahalo President Biden and all involved for bringing our AMERICAN’S HOME to the land of the FREE and HOME of the BRAVE👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸!🤙🏼🌺

[lidiarapp]

Радует, как Америка стоит за своих граждан💪