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Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

The US Citizens Still Held In Russian Prisons

US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina was on a plane back to the United States on Thursday after being released in a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington, her lawyer and America's top diplomat said.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Russian court reduces jail sentence of US soldier Gordon Black as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Euronews · Apr 7, 2025

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The Americans still left in Russian prisons: A ballerina, a teacher and a musician all await their return home

Here are the US citizens are still in custody in Russia after last year’s massive prisoner swap and subsequent releases

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

The US Citizens Held In Russian Prisons

American Marc Fogel is back on US soil Wednesday after being released from a Russian prison, in what US President Donald Trump said he hoped was the start of warming ties between Washington and Moscow.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several other Americans are still detained

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Russia Says Awaits US Response To Prisoner Swap Proposals

Russia said Wednesday it had presented its ideas for a prisoner swap to the United States and was waiting for a response, days before it was set to put US reporter Evan Gershkovich on trial.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024

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American Soldier Convicted Of Theft And Threats In Russia

American soldier convicted in Russia for theft and threats, sentenced to prison. Tensions between U.S. and Russia rise.

Russia jails US soldier Gordon Black as it dangles prisoner swap deal

Sentence expands list of US citizens detained in Russia as Moscow says awaiting response on prisoner swap proposals.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

Russia sentences US soldier Gordon Black to nearly four years in penal colony

Gordon Black accused of assaulting Russian girlfriend and stealing her money after arriving from a military base in South Korea

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years on theft charges

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has sentenced an American soldier arrested earlier this year to three years and nine months in prison on charges of stealing and threats of murder

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

American Soldier Faces Trial In Russia For Alleged Theft

American soldier Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces trial in Russia for theft, impacting U.S.-Russia relations amid geopolitical tensions.

Russian court begins trial of US soldier arrested on theft charges

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has begun the trial of an American soldier arrested earlier this year on charges of stealing

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

US soldier goes on trial in Russia for threatening to kill girlfriend

The Pentagon said Gordon Black had broken rules by travelling to Russia without authorisation, passing through China

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

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U.S. Soldier Denied Bail In Russia On Theft Charges

U.S. soldier Staff Sergeant Gordon Black denied bail in Russia on theft charges, to remain in detention. Legal complexities and international attention sur...

American Soldier Gordon Black Admits Guilt In Russian Theft Case

American soldier Gordon Black admits to theft in Russia, cooperating with authorities. US State Department monitors situation.

American Detained In Russia Expresses Optimism Amid Complications

American citizen Paul Whelan expresses optimism about US efforts for his release from Russia despite concerns over recent arrest of US soldier.

American Soldier Detained In Russia For Theft Allegations

American soldier detained in Russia for theft, raising concerns about Americans' safety in the country amidst heightened tensions.

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U.S. Army Soldier Arrested In Russia For Theft

American soldier arrested in Russia for alleged theft, unauthorized travel, adding to tensions between the two countries.

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