Overview

• A new prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia was carried out in Dubai on April 10, 2025.
• Xenia Karelina, a dual citizen sentenced to 12 years in Russia for alleged treason, was released as part of the agreement.
• Artur Petrow, a Russian-German dual citizen detained in Cyprus in 2023 over alleged microelectronics trade violations, was also freed.
• This exchange follows previous high-profile swaps, including the August release of journalist Evan Gershkovich and the February release of Marc Fogel.
• Russian authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding this latest development.