The deal follows months of back channel diplomacy by Washington’s top hostage negotiator and other U.S. officials secretive talks with a major oil producer that took on greater urgency after sanctions on Russia put pressure on global energy prices.
Houston news: The five remaining members of the Citgo 6 have been freed as the United States and President Joe Biden announced the prisoner swap on Saturday.
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The White House said Biden had spoken with the families and that the men were in stable health and have been offered a range of support services, including medical care.