Russia is releasing US reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the US.
According to reports, the men are currently being transported to destinations outside of Russia. Under the prisoner swap agreement, the US and its allies will return prisoners they hold to Russia.
The Wall Street Journal writer could return to the US as early as Thursday, US media reported. Meanwhile, both the Kremlin and Washington are yet to confirmed the swap.
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