In a significant diplomatic move, Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher, has been released from a Russian prison following negotiations led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. This unexpected development occurred during Witkoff’s recent trip to Moscow, coinciding with ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Details of the Release
Fogel, who had been detained in Russia since August 2021, was serving a 14-year sentence for drug smuggling after authorities found 17 grams of marijuana in his luggage, reportedly for medical purposes. His release, described by White House national security adviser Mike Waltz as a