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What’s next for released Russian political prisoners?
Last week, the US and Russia completed a historic prisoner swap. Twenty-six people in total were released, including 24 adults and two children. But it wasn’t just Americans — most of those released by the Kremlin were Russian political dissidents. Now, many of them are stuck in exile.
US will support Ukraine against Russian aggression ‘as long as it takes,’ US State Dept. spokesperson says
Ned Price, the US State Department’s top spokesperson, told The World’s host Carol Hills that the United States is prepared to support Ukraine for as long as necessary to defeat Russian aggression and to also defend themselves against any future aggression.
Abortion ruling exposes deep chasm over the issue in the US
The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, which will end constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in the country. The move will now leave the question of abortion legality to individual states and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.
American lawmakers accuse China of spying on dissidents in the US
When activist and politician Sunny Cheung fled from Hong Kong to the US two years ago, he thought he would be free. But his troubles followed him there, where he says he’s received threats on social media through what appear to be “fake accounts.”
‘I have to speak out’: Nicaraguan ambassador resigns, denounces govt as dictatorship
The ambassador of Nicaragua to the OAS, Arturo McFields, said that he’s afraid for his family’s safety, but that he had to stand up to corruption and the inhumane treatment of dissidents. McFields spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman from Washington.
Harsh sanctions, military support are key to Ukraine’s defense, former amb to Ukraine says
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined The World’s host Marco Werman to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s emotional speech to US Congress and the American response so far to Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.