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.




























