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BBjoshuajfriedman.comAug 1, 2024 5:54pm

Vice President Harris spoke today to Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexey Navalny. She also welcomed the release of 16 individuals from Russia, including Russian political prisoners who worked with Navalny, per White House official. —Weijia Jiang, CBS

BBjoshuajfriedman.comAug 1, 2024 6:03pm

Homeward bound!

President Biden's Twitter account posts:

After enduring unimaginable suffering and uncertainty, the Americans detained in Russia are safe, free, and have begun their journeys back into the arms of their families.

Below, a photo of the freed detainees aboard an airplane on their way home, looking relieved and happy

CCcooperforecast.comAug 1, 2024 5:56pm

Biden: Works to release American hostage Harris: Applauds hostage release Trump: *indiscernible racist frothing*

Beetlejosh Beetlejosh

@joshuajfriedman.com

Freelance writer and editor. Formerly of The Atlantic, Boston Review. Copy chief at Columbia Magazine.

38.9k followers2.3k following37.4k posts