Feat of diplomacy: Biden welcomes release of prisoners in Russia swap

The US president held a press conference after the journalist Evan Gershkovich and others were freed in a prisoner exchange between western countries and Russia. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva and Vladimir KaraMurza were among those freed after being held in Russia. Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Sign up to the Guardian s free new daily newsletter, First Edition Website Facebook Twitter Instagram , 9