'Historic act of resolve and compassion': Family, supporters on prison swap
Voice of America
Elizabeth Whelan, right, hugs her brother Paul Whelan at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following his release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, Aug. 1, 2024. Reporter Evan Gershkovich hugs his mother, Ella Milman, as President Joe Biden, right, looks on at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following their release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, Aug. 1, 2024. A plane carrying reporter Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan lands at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following their release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, Aug. 1, 2024.
Families of three Americans recently released from Russian custody prepared to reunite on Thursday night at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington.
