Russia frees ex-US marine after four years imprisonment on disputed charges

A former US marine imprisoned in Russia for four years on disputed charges has been freed. His family stated his health was in life-threatening condition while detained. The release followed a discussion between the US and Russian presidents. No prisoner swap was involved in the agreement.

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