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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness War in UkraineVerified videos Donbas region Russian combat capabilities HIMARS War in UkraineVerified videos Donbas region Russian combat capabilities HIMARS LIVE UPDATES EVAN GERSHKOVICH, OTHERS FREED BY RUSSIA IN LANDMARK PRISONER SWAP clock iconUpdated August 1, 2024 at 12:31 p.m. EDT2 min ago Listen 1 min Share Add to your saved stories Save The United States, Russia, Germany and four other countries swapped at least two dozen people Thursday in the largest prisoner exchange since the height of the Cold War. Those released included American journalist Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan, Russian dissidents and others from the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia and Belarus. Show more Key updates * ‘A joyous day,’ says Wall Street Journal editor in chief 🌎 Follow World news Follow LIVE COVERAGE CONTRIBUTORS 16 Scroll to the left ShaneHarris MaryIlyushina RobynDixon SouadMekhennet DanRosenzweig-Ziff MarianaAlfaro BryanPietsch LeoSands JenniferHassan SammyWestfall CateBrown BenBrasch JohnHudson AlexHorton ManuelRoig-Franzia ElaheIzadi Scroll to the right 2 min ago 2 min ago BIDEN SAYS FREED PRISONERS WILL SOON BE ON THEIR WAY HOME Return to menu By Mariana Alfaro Reporter on the breaking political news team President Biden said the freed prisoners are out of Russia and will return home soon, in brief remarks delivered at he White House. “They’re out of Russia early today,” Biden said. “They’re flown to Turkey, and soon they’ll be wheels up on their way home to see their families.” Biden said he has spoken to the American prisoners’ families via telephone from the Oval Office. All told, he said, Russia is releasing 16 prisoners: four Americans, five Germans, seven Russians. Show more Show more Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 4 min ago 4 min ago 6 min ago 6 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 14 min ago 14 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 14 min ago 14 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 15 min ago 15 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 23 min ago Key update 23 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 25 min ago 25 min ago 34 min ago 34 min ago 35 min ago 35 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 52 min ago 52 min ago Advertisement Updates continue below advertisement 57 min ago 57 min ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago 1 hour ago Share NewsletterAs news breaks World News Alerts Breaking news email alerts for major happenings around the world. Sign up Advertisement TOP STORIES World news Essential reporting from around the world What to know about Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader killed in Iran Live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated; Netanyahu says Israel dealt ‘crushing blows’ to Iran-backed groups Column|As Israel strikes Lebanon, a new war flares within back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices