Inside the U.S.-Russia prison swap
A major prisoner swap is taking place Thursday between the U.S. and Russia that includes Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan among others. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' special coverage of the exchange.
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Plane with Russian prisoners lands in Turkey
Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are expected to be part of a major prisoner swap Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have agreed to. The plane believed to be holding the prisoners from Russia has landed in Turkey. Michael George anchored CBS News' special coverage of the release.
What to know about Gershkovich and Whelan
A major prisoner swap is underway between the U.S. and Russia that includes Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Michael George anchored CBS News' special coverage of the release.
Prisoner swap for Gershkovich, Whelan underway
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
What we know about U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan along with Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva are expected to be part of a prisoner exchange the Biden administration has agreed to with Russia. The exchange is expected later Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S., Russia agree to prisoner swap
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner exchange with Russia and is expected to soon secure the release of three American citizens imprisoned in Russia including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a senior administration official confirms. Others are believed to be part of the deal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
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Putin speaks about detained Americans
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Putin says he hopes to "find a solution" with U.S. on detained Americans
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