Ex-Marine released and returning to US from Russian prison

A US citizen and former military serviceman has been released after four years in prison in Russia. President Trump said the release was not part of any exchange and expressed appreciation to Russia's Putin.

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Ex-Marine released and returning to US from Russian prison

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