Russian National Vinnik Would Like To Be Part Of Possible US-Russia Prisoner Swap - Lawyer
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published May 26, 2023 | 12:10 AM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 26th May, 2023) Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who is facing charges of financial crimes in the United States, would like to be considered for a potential US-Russia prisoner exchange deal in the future, defense attorney David Rizk told Sputnik on Thursday.
"I would assume that he has been part of the discussion regarding a future swap but I do not have specifics," Rizk said. "As you know, he would like to be included in a prisoner trade."
The United States is currently working to achieve a deal with Russia for the return of US nationals Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
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