Americans being detain instead russia are now in u. S. Custody, following the biggest Prisoner Exchange since the cold war. Among them, Evan Gershkovich arrested in March Of 2023 and just sentenced last month to 16 years in a penal colony on espionage charges. Also freed former marine, Paul Whelan hes been jailed since 2018 on what the u. S. Says is baseless charges. And Alsu Kurmasheva, accused of spreading false information about the russian army, and russian activist, vladimir karamurza. And we got this video from russian State Media, claim to go show the freed prisoners in transit right now, and this photo from the White House of them on the plane showing the sheer relief just painted on their faces there. What happens next . We have the latest on where all four are right now in their journey home. Plus we have reporting on the effort it took from several nations to get this deal off the ground, and what Vladimir Putin just got in return. Lets get started. Joining us now, Nbc News
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Vicderbyshire, or you can email me on victoria bbc. Co. Uk. Americas top diplomat arrives in israel to try to ensure the ceasefire holds and a News Conference with the israeli Prime Minister is expected shortly. George floyds family will be welcomed to the white house as the us marks the First Anniversary of his murder. But many African Americans say Police Reform has not come fast enough. Uk Government Borrowing is down by about £15 billion from this time last year, reaching £31] billion last month as parts of the economy reopened. Nearly half of all dentists in england are considering leaving their practice if covid restrictions remain in place, according to a survey by the British Dental Association. Hello and welcome or around the world. We are first going to bring you the latest from the middle east. The us Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken, is in israel to try to bolster the ceasefire with the palestinians, following the worst flare up of violence in years. Mr blinken s agenda
The owner of Liberty Steel says he has no plans to close any of his uk plants as he races to refinance his business, after the collapse of his Main Financial backer. I believe in the future of my steel business. Its still a tough journey ahead, the uk has many disadvantages. The uk Steel Industry has been decimated for the last few decades. We still have a lot of work to do. Im not going to give up on the uk. As long as im in charge, my plants will stay open. Seven leading pro democracy campaigners in hong kong have been found guilty of taking part in an unauthorised protest two years ago. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Borisjohnson s black adviser on ethnic minorities, is leaving Downing Street. In a letter to borisjohnson in february, which he later retracted, Samuel Kasumu accused the Conservative Party of pursuing a Politics Steeped In Division. Downing street sources have rejected any suggestion that his departure was related to the commission o