Freed Russian Dissident Calls for More Prisoner Swaps

Vladimir Kara-Murza urges Western governments to negotiate further exchanges to save lives of political prisoners in Russia and Belarus.

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a British-Russian dissident, was freed last month in the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.
Kara-Murza met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Western leaders to advocate for more prisoner exchanges.
He emphasized that such swaps are 'life-saving operations' and crucial for the survival of political prisoners.
Kara-Murza dismissed concerns that these exchanges encourage hostage-taking, arguing that Putin will imprison dissidents regardless.
He highlighted the need for a strategic plan for Russia's future, stressing the importance of a democratic transition post-Putin.