American teacher Marc Fogel, detained in Russia for over three years on drug smuggling charges, has been released. President Donald Trump announced Fogel's return on Tuesday, highlighting the positive gesture from Russia as a potential step towards ending the war in Ukraine. While details surrounding the exchange remain largely undisclosed, the event marks a significant development in U.S.-Russia relations.
President Donald Trump announced the return of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russian captivity on Tuesday. Fogel had been detained for over three years on drug smuggling charges. While Trump stated that the U.S. did not provide much in return for Fogel's release, he emphasized the positive gesture from Russia as a potential step towards ending the war in Ukraine. Michael Waltz, Trump's national security advisor, described the release as an 'exchange' but declined to disclose further details.
Fogel, arrested in Moscow in 2021 for carrying cannabis prescribed for chronic pain, was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison in June 2022. Trump, during an impromptu news conference in the Oval Office, highlighted his administration's success in securing the release of Americans detained abroad. He expressed hope that Fogel's return signifies the beginning of a more amicable relationship between the U.S. and Russia, potentially leading to an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Adam Boehler, the U.S. Envoy for Hostages, characterized Fogel's release as a 'unilateral decision' by Russia, suggesting a potential shift in their stance towards Americans detained on non-violent charges. Boehler indicated that while this represents a positive development, a formal exchange program is not currently in place. Fogel arrived in the U.S. around 10 p.m. ET and was welcomed at the White House by President Trump, draped in an American flag. Fogel expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for granting his pardon.Trump also revealed his intention to send Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing the urgency to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The news of Fogel's release was met with positive reactions from both Trump supporters and Democratic officials, who commended the efforts made to secure his return home
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