North Dakota farmer detained in Ukraine for nearly a year returns home

A North Dakota farmer who had been detained in Ukraine since November 2021 — on accusations that he planned to kill his business partner — is back home, the state's two U.S. senators announced Friday. In a statement to CBS affiliate KX News, Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer said the events that led to Kurt Groszhans' return were "sensitive."

"He has asked everyone to respect his privacy at this time," Cramer said. "I intend to do that."

Cramer and the state's other Republican senator, John Hoeven, said they are grateful for Groszhans' safe return home.