Who are Some of the Americans Behind Bars in Russia, and What are the Prospects for Their Release?

Washington D.C. – Los Angeles Times, July 20, 2024
Washington accuses Moscow of using U.S. citizens as bargaining chips, but Russia insists they all broke the law. High-profile prisoner exchanges have occurred in the past, but the prospects of further swaps are unclear, and so is the overall number of those in Russian custody.
The U.S. State Department strongly advises American citizens not to travel to Russia.

Who are some of the known prisoners?

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