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US Officials Celebrate Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza After 11 Months of Torture

Sep 19, 2024, 09:45 PM

US officials and activists are celebrating the release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian opposition figure, from a Russian prison. Kara-Murza, who endured 11 months of sadistic torture, was freed this summer. Senator Chris Coons and Senator Ben Cardin expressed their relief and optimism upon his release. Senator Cardin described reuniting with Kara-Murza as one of the blessings of his career. The Independent published an exclusive account of Kara-Murza's harrowing experience in prison, highlighting the brutal treatment of political dissidents under Putin's regime.