A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the west is underway involving the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been freed from Russian custody, new agency Reuters reported.,,The significant prisoner exchange involve 26 individuals from seven countries, Reuters reported citing Turkish security sources.
The Turkish presidency also confirmed that prisoners from the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia, and Belarus are part of this swap.
As part of the agreement, ten prisoners, including two minors, have been relocated to Russia, 13 prisoners have been sent to Germany, and three prisoners are being transferred to the United States.
In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his critical role in orchestrating a historic U.S.-Russia prisoner swap. This unprecedented deal saw American journalist Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine Paul Whelan return home, while high-profile Russian detainees, including hackers and assassins, were handed back to Moscow. The swap, which involved 24 detainees, unfolded after nearly a year of secret negotiations, with Turkey's President Erdogan playing a pivotal role as mediator. Watch now to discover the inside details of this complex geopolitical exchange and the players involved!
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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on Thursday, hours after being freed from Russian detention in the biggest prisoner exchange between the two countries since the Cold War.,The White House said it negotiated the trade with Russia, Germany and three other countries. The deal, worked on in secrecy for more than a year, involved 24 prisoners - 16 moving from Russia to the West and eight sent back to Russia from the West.
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In a historic prisoner exchange deal on Thursday, U.S President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed American prisoners Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who had been released by Russia. The released prisoners arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where they were greeted by Biden, Harris, and other top US officials. However, a moment during the event sparked controversy and misleading claims on social media. As the prisoners disembarked from the plane, Biden and Harris addressed the press before meeting with the freed individuals and their families. Shortly after, Biden was seen walking back up the steps of the aircraft. This led to a flurry of online speculation and rumours, particularly on the social media platform X, where users claimed that Biden had mistakenly boarded an empty plane.
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Home Office minister Lord Hanson has welcomed a prisoner swap with Russia which saw the return of American journalist Evan Gershkovich to the US and dual British-Russian citizen Vladimir Kara-Murza.
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The highly speculated Russia-US prisoner swap also includes Russian-US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, former US marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-British politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza.
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A report by the US outlet Wall Street Journal claims Kyiv concocted the plan to blow up the pipeline bringing Russian gas to Germany in May 2022, citing four anonymous Ukrainian military sources.
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Explosive devices were discovered inside the car of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The car was found not far from the rally site in Butler, PA, prompting a large-scale investigation. Authorities responded to multiple reports of suspicious packages in the area where Crooks had been positioned, leading to the dispatch of bomb technicians to the scene. Officials worked late into the night to secure the area before moving on to search Crooks’ family home, sources close to the investigation revealed.
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An American-Turkish activist who was killed by Israeli forces last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally", the Israeli military has said. Sky News
In a bold and decisive operation, Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has neutralized a prominent PKK leader responsible for orchestrating terror attacks in Iran. The high-profile militant, Saliha Aybiyik, aka Nujiyan Amed, was taken out in a targeted strike in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region. This marks a significant blow to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been locked in a deadly conflict with Turkey for decades. Watch to learn more about this high-stakes counter-terrorism move and its potential impact on regional security.
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Germany is set to impose stricter border controls with several neighboring countries starting next week, following deadly migrant attacks that fueled far-right gains in recent state elections.
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Germany will set up temporary controls at all of its land borders, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders, in an attempt to curb irregular migration.
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Germany’s Eurofighter jets have conducted high-profile military exercises in Finland, landing just 180 kilometres from the Russian border. Since September 4, three aircraft from Germany’s 71st Tactical Air Wing Richthofen have been practicing takeoffs and landings on a highway near the village of Hosio, with their base located 147 kilometers from Russia. This display of tactical readiness underscores NATO’s heightened presence in the region and could exacerbate existing tensions with Moscow. The maneuvers highlight NATO’s commitment to enhancing operational capabilities and adaptability in response to the evolving security landscape.
#Germany #Eurofighters #Russia #Finland #MilitaryExercises #NATO #Putin #Tensions #EurofighterJets #StrategicManeuvers #Defense #AirForce #MilitaryDrills #RussianBorder #NATOExercises
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Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia.
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Norwegian animal rights groups are demanding a criminal investigation after claiming there is "compelling evidence" a "spy" whale was shot dead. Sky News
Discover the mysterious story of Hvaldimir, the beluga whale that captivated the world after being spotted with a harness near Norway, leading to speculations of espionage. Recently found dead in the waters of Norway, Hvaldimir's story is one of intrigue, human fascination, and unanswered questions. Dive into the life and tragic end of this enigmatic sea creature, who was once believed to be a "Russian spy." What really happened to Hvaldimir? Join us as we explore the mystery surrounding his death and the theories that remain.
#Hvaldimir #SpyWhale #BelugaMystery #MarineLife #Espionage #Russia #Norway #OceanMysteries #Wildlife #MarineConservation
Two years after Poland erected a border barrier to stop migrants from entering from Belarus, the influx has diminished but public debate over the issue has not, fuelled in part by the fatal stabbing of a soldier in June.
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Belarusian President Lukashenko claims Ukrainians will realize they were used as cannon fodder by the West, predicting they will seek Belarus’s help to rebuild. He argues Zelensky has lost support, with many Ukrainians hating him for broken promises. Lukashenko warns that Western support is unreliable and suggests Zelensky could be assassinated by Ukrainian intelligence.
#Belarus #BelarusRussia #Lukashenko #Biden #Zelensky #Zelenskynews #USUkraine #RussiaUkrainewar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner".
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Freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews Air Force base, Maryland, after a major prisoner swap between Russia and the West. In footage filmed on August 1,..
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
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