Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual citizen who had been imprisoned in Russia on treason charges, has been released as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her release and said she is en route back to the United States. The details of the swap, including who was exchanged in return, have not been fully disclosed. This marks another instance of diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Moscow amid ongoing tensions.
Karelina's release highlights the complex and often secretive nature of international prisoner exchanges.
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Glad she's coming home safely, but I’d really like to know who we gave up in return. These secretive swaps always make me worry we’re letting bad actors go without any accountability. The Biden administration needs to be a lot more transparent when dealing with hostile regimes like Russia.
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