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VP Harris Welcomes Release of 16 Individuals, Including Navalny Prisoners, in Historic Swap

Aug 1, 2024, 08:33 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris announced her commitment to securing the release of Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage worldwide. In a historic multi-country prisoner swap, Harris welcomed the release of 16 individuals from Russia, including Russian political prisoners who worked with the late Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny. Harris spoke with Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny's widow, and emphasized that the United States stands with those fighting for freedom in Russia. She also highlighted the courage of detainees like Gershkovich and Whelan, describing their detention as an 'appalling perversion of justice.' Speaking on the airport tarmac in Houston, Harris reiterated her vow to fight for the release of other Americans held unjustly.