US President Joe Biden says he has not met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to reach a deal to release hostages. His words are a guide CNN.
Biden also responded to a question about whether he was considering meeting with the Russian leader, saying, “There is no need for him to meet with Putin.”
Before Biden reportedHe said that American authorities returned three of their citizens and a green card holder as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. According to Biden, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) journalist Evan Gershkovich, former marine Paul Whelan, journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza (known as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation) will return to the United States.
He also recalled that during his presidency, American authorities managed to extradite 70 of their citizens.
On August 1, a large-scale prisoner exchange took place in Ankara between Russia and the West. According to the NTV channel, 26 people have already been exchanged. “socialbites.ca” watch for online exchange.
Previously in Germany commented Prisoner exchange with Russia.
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