Russia releases American schoolteacher Marc Fogel in ‘exchange’ after 4 years

Fogel’s release comes at a time when Trump is seeking to mend the relation of the United States with Russia in an effort to secure an end to the three years long Ukraine war. The White House said that Forgel was released on Tuesday in an “exchange”.

Ellen Keelan and other family members rally outside the White House for the release of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/File)

A statement by US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz stated the deal to secure the release of Fogel was negotiated by President Donald Trump, Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and the adviser of the President.

President Trump told the media that Fogel would meet him at the White House around 10 pm ET on Tuesday, while Mike Waltz added that he will be united with his family members at the same time.

Family members, friends and colleagues of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, rally for his release outside of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/File)

Detailing about the exchange at the Oval Office, President Trump said “We were treated very nicely by Russia, actually. I hope that’s the beginning of a relationship where we can end that war and millions of people can stop being killed,” CNN reported.

The White House statement added that US special envoy Steve Witkoff personally went to Moscow in an unannounced visit to accompany Fogel to the US.

Fogel’s sister Annie Fogel said that “I plan to celebrate through the next 24 hours. We’re so happy,” BBC reported.

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