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Prisoner swap: Germany and the West vulnerable to blackmail?

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August 2, 2024

The recent prisoner exchange between Russia and the West proved especially complicated for one involved party: Germany. Chancellor Olaf Scholz had to face a dilemma in the process, being confronted with the decision to release a specific high-profile prisoner, convicted murderer Vadim Krasikov. For many, the outcome of that decision raises questions.

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