- Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated he’s open to more prisoner swaps with America after the controversial exchange of American WNBA player Brittney Griner for ‘Merchant Of Death’ Viktor Bout.
- “This is the result of negotiations and the search for compromises. In this case, compromises were found and we aren’t refusing to continue this work in the future,” Putin told reporters as Bout was returned to Russian soil.
- Conservatives have highlighted the story of American former marine Paul Whelan, who is still currently being held by Russia. “I think it’s become clear that the U.S. doesn’t have any concessions that the Russian government wants for Paul, so I’m not really sure what the future holds,” Whelan’s brother David told CNN.
