Biden Praises German Concessions in Landmark Prisoner Exchange
A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the West saw US President Biden commending Chancellor Scholz for German concessions. Key figures released include US citizens Gershkovich and Whelan, American Kurmasheva, Russians Kara-Murza, and German Rico Krieger.
However, the release of Russian Krasikow, convicted in Germany for the Tiergarten murder, faced criticism. CDU politician Kiesewetter condemned the exchange as setting a dangerous precedent for Russian hostage diplomacy.
Amnesty International voiced concerns over the expansion of impunity for political prisoners. The federal government urged Russia to release all politically imprisoned individuals who can reveal the truth about Putin's actions in Ukraine.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emotionally praised the prisoner swap, emphasizing President Biden's role in the negotiations. The Bundesregierung confirmed the release of 16 prisoners from Russia and Belarus.
Biden personally broke the news to the American detainees' relatives in the Oval Office, showing the significance of the diplomatic breakthrough.
Related news on that topic:
The press radar on this topic:
Biden: Prisoner Exchange with Russia a "Masterpiece of Diplomacy"
National security adviser gets emotional over prisoner swap
Welcome!

infobud.news is an AI-driven news aggregator that simplifies global news, offering customizable feeds in all languages for tailored insights into tech, finance, politics, and more. It provides precise, relevant news updates, overcoming conventional search tool limitations. Due to the diversity of news sources, it provides precise and relevant news updates, focusing entirely on the facts without influencing opinion. Read moreExpand