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US prisoners land in Texas after huge swap with Russia

Former prisoners released by Russia, US journalist Evan Gershkovich (10thL), former US marine Paul Whelan (9thL), and US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva (8thL) pose behind a banner after landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, on August 2, 2024.

Journalist Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans touched down in Texas on Friday for medical checks, after being freed by Russia in a huge prisoner swap.

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