US-Russia Swap with Karelina and Petrov

Russia and the United States conducted a prisoner swap involving Russian-American Ksenia Karelina and Russian-German Arthur Petrov. Karelina was sentenced in Russia for treason after donating to a Ukraine-supporting charity, and she was exchanged for Petrov, accused of smuggling sensitive electronics to Russia. The swap, brokered by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, took place in Abu Dhabi as part of ongoing efforts to maintain diplomatic channels amidst strained relations due to the Ukraine conflict. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were involved in discussions leading to the exchange. This is part of several high-profile swaps aimed at repairing ties between the two nations and underscores the importance of dialogue in resolving international tensions.