Russia and the United States exchange prisoners again in the middle of another round of conversations in Istanbul
Russia and the United States made an exchange of prisoners in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (EAU), director of the CIA John Ratcliffe Saying.
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“Today, President Trump brought home to another American who was illegally arrested in Russia,” said John Ratcliffe.
According to the WSJ sources, Ratcliffe discussed the exchange with the director of the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, as well as the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin.
Ratcliffe was a personal gift in Abu Dhabi during the transfer of prisoners.
Dancer condemned for finance the Ukrainian Armed Forces delivered to us
According to the publication, the Russian side published Ksenia Karelina, A double citizen of Russia and the United States. Last year, he declared himself guilty of betrayal of financing the supply of tactical medical equipment, equipment, weapons and ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The 34 -year -old Ballet studied at the Dyagilev Art Lyceum in Yekaterinburg and obtained a History title of the Federal Ural University in 2014.
Karelina acted in the USA. And then enrolled at the University of Maryland, where he married an American citizen and forced US citizens.
Karelina’s lawyer confirmed the exchange.
The United States gives the accused man or supplying electronics to the Russian military
In return, the American side was launched Artur Petrov, A double citizen of Russia and Germany, who had been arrested in Cyprus in 2023 and extradited to the United States.
According to the investigation, Petrov allegedly participated in the purchase of microelectronics that subsequently transferred to a weapons manufacturer. The US authorities substantiated or violated export control regulations.
Ksenia Karelina, who was delivered to the United States as part of the exchange, was forgiven by a presidential decree in April; Artur Petrov has returned to Russia, said FSB officials.
Exchange indicates deep intelligence ties between Russia and the United States
WSJ The sources indicated that the exchange of prisoners occurred in the midst of a thaw in the relations between the intelligence services of the two countries.
“The exchange demonstrates the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with Russia, despite the serious problems in our bilateral relations,” said a CIA representative talking about anonymity.
In accordance with the US National Security Advisor. Mike Waltz, This exchange will not be the last.
Meanwhile, a second round of negotiations between US and Russian delegations is underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reports indicate that conversations are calm and constructive, and it is expected to last approximately four hours. Moscow is represented by Russia ambassador to Washington, Alexander Darchiev.
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Under the conventions of Geneva, prisoners who I can’t Contributing to war effort due to disease or disability has the right to be repatriated to your country of origin. That is regardless of the number or prisoners so affected; The detention power cannot reject a genuine request. Under the Geneva Convention (1929), this is covered by articles 68 to 74, and the annex. One of the largest exchange programs was administered by the duration of the International Red Cross, World War II in these terms. Under the third Geneva Convention of 1949, which is covered by articles 109 to 117.
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