Imprisoned Americans Paul Whelan and journalist Evan Gershkovich are set to return to the United States. According to reports, the two are on coming home thanks to an extraordinary deal.
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According to ABC NEWS, the two are being swapped for a Russian prisoner in American prison. Gershkovich has spent 16 months in Russian custody on trumped up espionage charges similar to Whelan.
Despite the reports, neither country so far has formally confirmed the news.