In a landmark event hailed by the White House as historic, President Biden has termed it a remarkable diplomatic achievement. The recent prisoner swap involving 26 individuals between Russia and the United States, along with five other countries, has sent ripples across the globe. Among the16 people released from Russian custody is Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, and Russian American radio journalist Alsu Kurashova. This development not only marks the end of a harrowing ordeal for them but also signals a significant moment in international relations.