In a recent U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange, dual national Ksenia Karelina, a former ballerina sentenced to 12 years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly supporting Ukraine's military, returned to the United States. The exchange involved Arthur Petrov, accused of forming a global smuggling spy ring, though details of his activities remain undisclosed. Facilitated by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, this exchange underscores the complexities of diplomatic negotiations and marks a significant moment in U.S.-Russia relations.
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