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Why U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps can take years of back-channel negotiations

Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, who touched down on U.S. soil after being in a Russian prison for nearly four years for possession of marijuana. These negotiations are a diplomatic tightrope, which can often take years of back-channel conversations. Roger Carstens, President Biden’s chief hostage negotiator, joins to explain. Source

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Why US-Russia prisoner swaps can take years of back-channel negotiations

Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher Marc Fogel, who touched down on U.S. soil after being in a Russian prison for nearly four years for possession of marijuana. These negotiations are a diplomatic tightrope, which can often take years of back-channel conversations. Roger Carstens, President Biden’s chief hostage negotiator, joins to explain. Source

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire on fragile ground

There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. Chris Livesay has details. Source

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Inflation accelerated in January, CPI report finds

Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve’s push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin Baccardax joins to discuss. Source

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