Russia is releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap with the US. Both men were jailed in Russia on espionage charges that the US denies. The US and its allies will be returning prisoners to Russia as part of the deal. While further details of the exchange are not yet available, the State Department has been working for years to secure the release of the two individuals, whom they believe have been wrongly detained. The men are currently en route to destinations outside of Russia. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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