US officials are discussing with third countries the possibility of exchanging American citizens Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, who are in Russia. This was stated in a statement by Adrienne Watson, head of the press service of the White House National Security Council (NSC), the TV channel reported. GIS.
It was noted that negotiations with third countries on this issue continue.
“For the President [США Джо] Watson said there is no greater priority for Biden than bringing Americans home.
The official also reminded that the US State Department approached Russia with a series of offers regarding Whelan and Gershkovich, but the Russian side rejected one of these offers.
December 22 White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby statedIt was stated that the USA is investigating the possibility of making a new offer to Russia regarding prisoner exchange.
Previously at the White House commented The fate of journalist Gershkovich arrested in Russia.