On August 1, the biggest prisoner alternate within the historical past of relations between Moscow and Washington befell at Ankara airport: 24 folks took half in it without delay. The Russian facet transfers 16 folks to the American facet (this group contains US residents, twin residents and Russians.) The Individuals handed over 8 folks to Russia (all of them are residents of the Russian Federation).
Different nations participated within the deal, together with Germany, which extradited Vadim Krasikov to Russia, in addition to Belarus, which extradited German Rico Krieger to Germany. Amongst these launched from Russia: Individuals Evan Gershkovich and Paul Willan, in addition to well-known Russian oppositionists Vladimir Kara-Murza and Ilya Yashin. In response to some stories, the journalist of Radio Liberty Alsu Kurmasheva has additionally been launched.
