What we know about Vadim Krasikov and other Russians released in prisoner swap

The transcript discusses a significant prisoner swap involving multiple countries, where Americans like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are released from Russian detention. The swap includes 16 prisoners held in Russia and involves several countries, including the US, Germany, and Poland. The exchange is a diplomatic effort led by President Biden, aiming to fulfill his promise of bringing wrongfully detained Americans home. The process faced challenges, including false starts and international negotiations, highlighting the complexity of such diplomatic endeavors.

Who are the two Americans mentioned in the text that were released as part of the prisoner exchange?

What role did Paul Whelan have before his imprisonment?

What was the significance of the prisoner exchange mentioned in the text?

What was the reason for Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment?

What were the charges against Khurmasheva?

How did the families of the imprisoned Americans react to the news of the exchange?

What was the involvement of Vadim Krasikoff in the prisoner exchange?