President Joe Biden Hails Return of Detained Americans

President Joe Biden announced the successful return of detained Americans including Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Kurmasheva, and Kara-Murza. The coordinated diplomatic effort involved multiple nations. The release marks a significant achievement for Biden's administration, which has secured the return of 70 Americans since his presidency began.

President Joe Biden announced from the White House State Room that detained Americans, including Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Kurmasheva, and Kara-Murza, have been freed.

Calling the development a 'feat of diplomacy,' Biden highlighted the international effort that made the release possible, with multiple countries working together. Joined by the freed Americans' families, Biden noted the reunion as an 'incredible relief.'

He also mentioned that his administration has successfully secured the return of 70 Americans since he took office. The end of the detainees' brutal ordeal came through a historic 24-person prisoner swap between the United States and Russia, facilitated in Turkey.

(With inputs from agencies.)