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Russia Hints at Potential Prisoner Swap for Detained Journalist

  • The Kremlin has discussed exchanging jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for a Russian citizen held in US custody.
  • US Ambassador Lynne Tracy was allowed to visit Gershkovich in prison for the first time in months.
  • Gershkovich has been detained since March on espionage charges that both he and the US government deny as baseless
  • A Kremlin spokesperson confirmed talks over a potential prisoner swap but emphasized that discussions should remain private until the conclusion of legal proceedings.
  • Russia has granted consular access to Russian citizen Vladimir Dunaev, held in Ohio on cybercrime charges, in a sign that negotiations may be progressing.
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