Russia

Prisoner Swap Talks With Russia for Gershkovich and Whelan Hit Roadblocks

DEPRESSING

U.S. officials are reportedly having a hard time coming up with a deal for the release of Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

News Editor

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich before a court hearing to consider an appeal against his detention, in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2023.
Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters
Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

News Editor

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