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How the U.S.-Russia prisoner swap happened

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Reporter Evan Gershkovich, in foreground, hugs his sister Danielle Gershkovich at Andrews Air Force Base following his release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Reporter Evan Gershkovich, in foreground, hugs his sister Danielle Gershkovich at Andrews Air Force Base following his release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. (Alex Brandon/AP)

We hear about the secret negotiations behind the prisoner deal that freed Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He was captured by Russia in March of last year and charged with espionage. The Wall Street Journal has released an extensive piece breaking down how one of the most complicated prisoner swaps in history happened.

We hear about it from Deborah Ball, deputy world editor for the Wall Street Journal.

This segment aired on August 2, 2024.

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