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international-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian Hitman Linked to Navalny's Alleged Prisoner Swap Death"

Vadim Krasikov, a high-ranking FSB colonel serving a life sentence in Germany for the 2019 murder of a Chechen dissident, has been linked to a proposed prisoner swap involving Alexei Navalny. Reports suggest Russia was prepared to release two US citizens in exchange for Krasikov, but German and US governments have denied seriously considering such a request. The possibility of swapping Krasikov for Navalny or other individuals has been under discussion, but official comments on the matter have been limited.

via The Guardian|

#alexei-navalny #germany #international-politics

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Putin's Potential Prisoner Exchange: The Case of Evan Gershkovich"

Russian President Putin suggested a prisoner swap deal for detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich, hinting at the release of Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov serving life in Germany. Gershkovich, accused of espionage, has been the subject of failed negotiations between the US and Russia, with previous offers for exchange not accepted. Putin's comments during an interview with Tucker Carlson indicate a potential willingness to negotiate Gershkovich's release, but the specifics of the exchange remain unclear.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#espionage #evan-gershkovich #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Potential Prisoner Swap: The Case of Evan Gershkovich and Vadim Krasikov"

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to allowing jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to return home in exchange for a prisoner swap, suggesting a trade involving a convicted killer, likely Vadim Krasikov, serving a life sentence in a German prison for the murder of a Chechen dissident in Berlin. Putin's comments, made in an interview with Tucker Carlson, signal a potential diplomatic maneuver amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the West.

via Forbes|

#diplomatic-tensions #evan-gershkovich #international-relations

international-affairs3 years ago•0 min saved

"Putin Demands Hitman's Return in Prisoner Swap with U.S., WSJ Reports"

Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov, allegedly working on behalf of President Vladimir Putin, was spotted following his target to a crowded children's playground in a central-city park. The incident highlights concerns over Russia's alleged involvement in assassinations and espionage activities.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#assassination #espionage #international-affairs