The US president thanked his allies, who he says played a key role in the prisoner exchange.
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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap
Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.
North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback
They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their “foes” from the South – is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?
Top vice-presidential contenders interviewed by Kamala Harris
The vice-president has met her top VP contenders before making her pick public and taking a tour of battleground states.
Asia markets slump after global rout last week
Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix stock indexes both drop by more than 7%, continuing a global sell-off.
RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York’s Central Park
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Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over Wagner ambush claims
Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.
Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap
The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.
Toddler rescued after falling down 10ft pipe
A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.
From captivity to freedom – How prisoner swap unfolded
Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva were among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.