The United States is exploring options to repatriate imprisoned compatriots Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkowitz, according to John Kirby, a White House spokesman and National Security Council strategic communications coordinator. air tv channel CNN.
“We don’t want to get into public negotiations, but I can tell you that we’re working hard to get Evan’s and of course Paul’s families back to where they belong,” Kirby said.
Management is considering “various options” but has declined to speculate further publicly.
Former press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov refused to comment Media reported that the United States may lift some sanctions against Russia as part of a prisoner exchange deal.
US President Biden is called illegal Detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia.