US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc Fogel

found 2025 › Feb › 14 (Fri) @ 06:59 UTC

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Alexander Vinnik, owner and operator of cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, was arrested in 2017 for money laundering

The Trump administration has released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal who pleaded gui…

Trump has sold Ukraine down the river – and shown the UK what 'America first' means in practice | Gaby Hinsliff

found 2025 › Feb › 14 (Fri) @ 06:59 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

A superpower that once built alliances across the west is dramatically reorienting itself – and so too must its former allies

Wrapped in a flag and clutching a beer, Marc Fogel looked understandably o…

US to release Russian in exchange for freed American teacher Marc Fogel

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 20:09 UTC

a story from Financial Times › Financial Times

Alexander Vinnik pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering last year

Russia Frees American After Visit by Trump Envoy

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from The Moscow Times › The Moscow Times

The White House called the deal to free teacher Marc Fogel a positive sign for ending the Ukraine war.

Soldiers, Teachers and Desperate Fathers: The Americans Still Held in Russian Prisons

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from The Moscow Times › The Moscow Times

Trump said another detainee is set to go free from Russia on Wednesday following American prisoner Marc Fogel's return to the U.S.

Washington to Release Russian Crypto Kingpin Alexander Vinnik in Exchange for Marc Fogel, U.S. Official Says

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from The Moscow Times › The Moscow Times

Vennik was first arrested in 2017 on suspicion of laundering $4 billion through a cryptocurrency exchange.

Trump talks up ‘progress’ on Ukraine war after release of US prisoner

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Video shows moments after the release of US prisoner Marc Fogel, amid US President Trump talks of ending Ukraine's war.

Who is Marc Fogel, the US teacher released by Russia?

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

The 63-year-old arrived back on US soil late Tuesday night after three years in a Russian penal colony.

US teacher Marc Fogel freed by Russia, White House cites diplomatic progress

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 18:18 UTC

a story from Euronews › Euronews

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, “We were treated very nicely by Russia, actually. I hope that's the beginning of a relationship where we can end that war.”

US schoolteacher Marc Fogel released by Russia, White House says

found 2025 › Feb › 12 (Wed) @ 06:23 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Fogel, 63, released after US President Donald Trump 'negotiated an exchange', officials say.