State Department Confirms Release of Russian National in Prisoner Swap, Continues Efforts for Other Americans

Prisoner Swap Details

• 🇷🇺 The State Department confirms the release of Russian national Ksenia Karelina as part of a Russia-U.S. prisoner swap.
• 🏠 Karelina has been returned to Russia and is reportedly on her way home.
• 🤝 This exchange involved Russian national Arthur Petrov being returned to Russia.

Ongoing Efforts for Detained Americans

• 🇺🇸 The U.S. continues to call on Russia to release Steven Hubbard, who has been detained for nearly three years.
• 💡 Efforts are ongoing to free Mr. Hubbard and all other Americans unjustly detained by Russia.
• 🗣️ The State Department emphasizes that they have not forgotten about other Americans Russia continues to detain.

Presidential Commitment

• 📜 The release of Americans held abroad was a promise made by President Trump upon entering office.
• ✅ The administration remains committed to ensuring all Americans held around the world are brought home.