Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE
Both Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war, facilitated by the UAE, highlighting ongoing mediation efforts amid conflict.
During Ukraine's Incursion, Russian Conscripts Recount Surrendering in Droves
Ukrainian forces have successfully launched a significant incursion into Russia, capturing many Russian conscripts who describe surrendering or abandoning their posts.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, Zelensky Celebrates Push Into Russia
Zelensky's speech reiterates Ukraine's defiance against Russia, focusing on recent military successes and a significant prisoner exchange. It promotes resilience over despair.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,041
Ukrainian drone attacks and international military aid efforts highlight escalating tensions and significant diplomatic exchanges in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated swap
A recent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia involved 190 POWs, highlighting ongoing efforts for humanitarian relief amidst the conflict.
Russian hostage diplomacy' pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange
The largest and most elaborate prisoner exchange since the Cold War between Moscow and the West has significant implications for both parties involved.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE
Both Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war, facilitated by the UAE, highlighting ongoing mediation efforts amid conflict.
During Ukraine's Incursion, Russian Conscripts Recount Surrendering in Droves
Ukrainian forces have successfully launched a significant incursion into Russia, capturing many Russian conscripts who describe surrendering or abandoning their posts.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, Zelensky Celebrates Push Into Russia
Zelensky's speech reiterates Ukraine's defiance against Russia, focusing on recent military successes and a significant prisoner exchange. It promotes resilience over despair.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,041
Ukrainian drone attacks and international military aid efforts highlight escalating tensions and significant diplomatic exchanges in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated swap
A recent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia involved 190 POWs, highlighting ongoing efforts for humanitarian relief amidst the conflict.
Russian hostage diplomacy' pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange
The largest and most elaborate prisoner exchange since the Cold War between Moscow and the West has significant implications for both parties involved.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 115 prisoners of war with help of the UAE
The UAE successfully mediated a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting its role in international diplomacy during the conflict.
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv exchange 190 PoWs with United Arab Emirates mediating
The latest prisoner exchange highlights ongoing conflict mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine with significant human impact.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867
Multiple developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine highlighted, including territorial advances, military clashes, attacks on key locations, potential prisoner exchanges, and legal actions against individuals.
Ukraine war briefing: US grants $6bn in aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration
Biden administration allocates $6bn in aid to Ukraine to counter Russia before Trump takes office.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 115 prisoners of war with help of the UAE
The UAE successfully mediated a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting its role in international diplomacy during the conflict.
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv exchange 190 PoWs with United Arab Emirates mediating
The latest prisoner exchange highlights ongoing conflict mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine with significant human impact.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867
Multiple developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine highlighted, including territorial advances, military clashes, attacks on key locations, potential prisoner exchanges, and legal actions against individuals.
Ukraine war briefing: US grants $6bn in aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration
Biden administration allocates $6bn in aid to Ukraine to counter Russia before Trump takes office.
Kara-Murza: Death would be too mild a punishment for Putin
Vladimir Kara-Murza envisions a rebuilt Russia despite his traumatic prison experience, highlighting the need for change amidst oppression.
Released From a Russian Prison, This Activist Got Right to Work
Vladimir Kara-Murza is advocating for stronger Western action against Putin and for more prisoner swaps after being released from a Siberian penal colony.
Kara-Murza: Death would be too mild a punishment for Putin
Vladimir Kara-Murza envisions a rebuilt Russia despite his traumatic prison experience, highlighting the need for change amidst oppression.
Released From a Russian Prison, This Activist Got Right to Work
Vladimir Kara-Murza is advocating for stronger Western action against Putin and for more prisoner swaps after being released from a Siberian penal colony.
Russian shelling in Ukraine resulted in at least seven deaths, while military strategy discussions and prisoner exchanges highlight escalating tensions and involvement of key global leaders.
Ukraine updates: Hundreds of prisoners freed in major swap DW 09/14/2024
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy celebrates the successful return of prisoners of war in a significant exchange with Russia, facilitated by the UAE.
Ukraine mourns death of journalist in Russian custody DW 10/16/2024
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna tragically died in captivity, just before a planned prisoner exchange, after risking her life to report on the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933
Russian shelling in Ukraine resulted in at least seven deaths, while military strategy discussions and prisoner exchanges highlight escalating tensions and involvement of key global leaders.
Ukraine updates: Hundreds of prisoners freed in major swap DW 09/14/2024
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy celebrates the successful return of prisoners of war in a significant exchange with Russia, facilitated by the UAE.
Ukraine mourns death of journalist in Russian custody DW 10/16/2024
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna tragically died in captivity, just before a planned prisoner exchange, after risking her life to report on the war.
Ukraine continues to resist Russian advances, particularly in the Kursk region, while sustaining heavy drone attacks and increasing military alliances with NATO.
Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each in UAE-mediated exchange
The UAE successfully mediated a significant prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, totaling 230 captives, amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukraine says it has taken 100 more Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive
Ukraine captured 100 Russian soldiers during its incursion into Kursk, marking a significant tactical development in the conflict.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 932
Ukraine continues to resist Russian advances, particularly in the Kursk region, while sustaining heavy drone attacks and increasing military alliances with NATO.
Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each in UAE-mediated exchange
The UAE successfully mediated a significant prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, totaling 230 captives, amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukraine says it has taken 100 more Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive
Ukraine captured 100 Russian soldiers during its incursion into Kursk, marking a significant tactical development in the conflict.
Russia sentences American woman to 12 years for donation aiding Ukraine
Ksenia Karelina received a 12-year sentence for treason in Russia, highlighting the dangers of traveling there amid rising hostage diplomacy.
Putin's arrest tactics pay off as Russia brings home its own - even a killer
Putin secured the release of key individuals through violating global norms, showcasing his determination and success in strategic negotiations with Western leaders.
Russian prosecutor seeks 18 years in prison for journalist Evan Gershkovich
American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces 18-year prison term in closed trial for alleged espionage in Russia.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces a closed-door trial in Russia on spying charges, amidst international tensions and allegations of hostage diplomacy.
Russia sentences American woman to 12 years for donation aiding Ukraine
Ksenia Karelina received a 12-year sentence for treason in Russia, highlighting the dangers of traveling there amid rising hostage diplomacy.
Putin's arrest tactics pay off as Russia brings home its own - even a killer
Putin secured the release of key individuals through violating global norms, showcasing his determination and success in strategic negotiations with Western leaders.
Russian prosecutor seeks 18 years in prison for journalist Evan Gershkovich
American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces 18-year prison term in closed trial for alleged espionage in Russia.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces a closed-door trial in Russia on spying charges, amidst international tensions and allegations of hostage diplomacy.
3 Americans freed in large-scale prisoner swap with Russia are welcomed home
Three Americans imprisoned in Russia return home in a prisoner exchange welcomed by President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war
Evan Gershkovich freed from Russian custody in a major exchange involving various prisoners, including Russian assassin and spies.
Who Is the Russian Assassin Freed as Part of a Sweeping Prisoner Swap?
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War includes 16 individuals, with a former Chechen separatist killer as a key figure in the deal.
Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich.
Videos show the moment Americans were freed from Russian captivity after high-stakes prisoner swap
Russia released American prisoners like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in a historic exchange, marking the most complex swap since the Cold War.
How the Russian prisoner swap that freed Gershkovich, Whelan took place, according to officials
A significant prisoner exchange involving U.S. and Russia, highlighting the importance of diplomacy and international relations.
3 Americans freed in large-scale prisoner swap with Russia are welcomed home
Three Americans imprisoned in Russia return home in a prisoner exchange welcomed by President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war
Evan Gershkovich freed from Russian custody in a major exchange involving various prisoners, including Russian assassin and spies.
Who Is the Russian Assassin Freed as Part of a Sweeping Prisoner Swap?
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War includes 16 individuals, with a former Chechen separatist killer as a key figure in the deal.
Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich.
Videos show the moment Americans were freed from Russian captivity after high-stakes prisoner swap
Russia released American prisoners like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in a historic exchange, marking the most complex swap since the Cold War.
How the Russian prisoner swap that freed Gershkovich, Whelan took place, according to officials
A significant prisoner exchange involving U.S. and Russia, highlighting the importance of diplomacy and international relations.
Live updates: Evan Gershkovich, others to be freed in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, Turkish presidency says
Largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War involved over two dozen individuals from multiple countries released after high-level negotiations.
Russia releases US journalist Evan Gershkovich in prison swap for Russian spies, reports say live
A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the West is happening, involving the release of individuals accused of espionage and other crimes.
Gershkovich's release request: An interview with Putin
Delicate diplomacy led to a complex prisoner exchange involving 26 individuals including Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Long Johns, Forensics and a Bound Russian Killer: Inside the Big Prisoner Swap
The successful exchange of prisoners between Moscow and the West highlighted the ability of powerful intelligence agencies to cooperate despite tensions.
Live updates: Evan Gershkovich, others to be freed in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, Turkish presidency says
Largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War involved over two dozen individuals from multiple countries released after high-level negotiations.
Russia releases US journalist Evan Gershkovich in prison swap for Russian spies, reports say live
A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the West is happening, involving the release of individuals accused of espionage and other crimes.
Gershkovich's release request: An interview with Putin
Delicate diplomacy led to a complex prisoner exchange involving 26 individuals including Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Long Johns, Forensics and a Bound Russian Killer: Inside the Big Prisoner Swap
The successful exchange of prisoners between Moscow and the West highlighted the ability of powerful intelligence agencies to cooperate despite tensions.
A list of people freed in prisoner swap deal with Russia
The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War recently occurred, involving journalists, activists, and spies. Among the released was a former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan, detained in Russia since 2018.
Russian prisoner swap: Who was released? DW 08/01/2024
Largest East-West exchange since World War II in Ankara involved 26 prisoners, including Americans, Germans, and Kremlin critics.
Putin greeted children of freed sleeper agents in Spanish as they had only discovered they were Russian on the flight to Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin greeted Russian sleeper agents' children in Spanish, revealing their nationality during flight home.
German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by president
Belarus pardoned a German man initially sentenced to death, hinting at possible geopolitical undertones and the complexity of international relations.
Putin Breaks Silence on Navalny's Death, Calling It an Unfortunate Incident'
Putin described Navalny's death as unfortunate incident, said he was ready to release him in exchange for Russian prisoners in the West.
Putin's comments on Navalny's death were his first public mention of Navalny and indicated willingness for a prisoner exchange with conditions.
A list of people freed in prisoner swap deal with Russia
The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War recently occurred, involving journalists, activists, and spies. Among the released was a former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan, detained in Russia since 2018.
Russian prisoner swap: Who was released? DW 08/01/2024
Largest East-West exchange since World War II in Ankara involved 26 prisoners, including Americans, Germans, and Kremlin critics.
Putin greeted children of freed sleeper agents in Spanish as they had only discovered they were Russian on the flight to Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin greeted Russian sleeper agents' children in Spanish, revealing their nationality during flight home.
German man sentenced to death in Belarus pardoned by president
Belarus pardoned a German man initially sentenced to death, hinting at possible geopolitical undertones and the complexity of international relations.
Putin Breaks Silence on Navalny's Death, Calling It an Unfortunate Incident'
Putin described Navalny's death as unfortunate incident, said he was ready to release him in exchange for Russian prisoners in the West.
Putin's comments on Navalny's death were his first public mention of Navalny and indicated willingness for a prisoner exchange with conditions.
Newly freed Americans back home after prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia conducted a significant prisoner exchange despite strained relations, with the US releasing Russians charged with serious crimes for the freeing of journalists and dissidents.
Russia Set to Free American Prisoners in Swap
The U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan are set for release in a significant Russia-West prisoner exchange.
Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva arrive in US after prisoner swap
The biggest US-Russia prisoner swap since the Cold War occurred, with 26 people involved and negotiations lasting over a year.
Ukraine updates: Gershkovich espionage trial opens in Russia DW 06/26/2024
US journalist Gershkovich on spying trial in Russia
Kremlin hails return of spies but says swap won't end fight over Ukraine
The recent historic prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia does not signal a thaw in relations or lead to potential peace talks in the war against Ukraine.
Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention appeal
No trial date set for reporter detained in Moscow, denied spying allegations by US; detention extended to June 30.
Newly freed Americans back home after prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia conducted a significant prisoner exchange despite strained relations, with the US releasing Russians charged with serious crimes for the freeing of journalists and dissidents.
Russia Set to Free American Prisoners in Swap
The U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan are set for release in a significant Russia-West prisoner exchange.
Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva arrive in US after prisoner swap
The biggest US-Russia prisoner swap since the Cold War occurred, with 26 people involved and negotiations lasting over a year.
Ukraine updates: Gershkovich espionage trial opens in Russia DW 06/26/2024
US journalist Gershkovich on spying trial in Russia
Kremlin hails return of spies but says swap won't end fight over Ukraine
The recent historic prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia does not signal a thaw in relations or lead to potential peace talks in the war against Ukraine.
Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention appeal
No trial date set for reporter detained in Moscow, denied spying allegations by US; detention extended to June 30.
Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?
Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.
Before Gershkovich: Big prisoner swaps between enemies
Prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, largest in post-Soviet times, involved 24 prisoners, highlighting historic moment and delicate negotiations.
Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?
Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.
Before Gershkovich: Big prisoner swaps between enemies
Prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, largest in post-Soviet times, involved 24 prisoners, highlighting historic moment and delicate negotiations.
Opinion | The Plan That Freed Evan Gershkovich Was Hatched Two Years Before His Arrest
Russian political prisoners vanished, indicating a complex international prisoner swap involving various countries in exchange for detained individuals including a Russian assassin.
Released Reporter Was Caught in Oppression His Parents Had Fled
The journey of a Wall Street Journal reporter from New Jersey to Moscow and his unexpected ordeal in a notorious prison.
The Kremlin Gets What It Wants
The exchange of journalists and dissidents signifies successful hostage-taking by Russia.
U.S., Germany trade convicted assassin to Russia for political prisoners in major swap
The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War took place, involving the US, Russia, Germany, and others, as high-level diplomatic negotiations secured the release of at least 24 individuals.
Russian spies sentenced in Slovenia after pleading guilty
The arrested deep-cover Russian spies in Slovenia have pleaded guilty, potentially opening the path for a prisoner exchange between Russia and the west.
Photos: Gaza hunger warnings grow as hopes build for ceasefire
Efforts to establish a temporary truce in Gaza intensify due to dire humanitarian situation.
Positive signals reported from negotiations for a new truce involving an exchange of captives and increased aid deliveries.
Putin went 'mad with hatred for Navalny' and had him killed as he was due to be released from prison
Putin accused of having Navalny killed near Arctic Circle at Polar Wolf penal colony.
Roman Abramovich was close to brokering a deal for Navalny's release through a prisoner exchange.