East-West Prisoner Scenarios: Who Could Be Part of Future Swaps?

Following a major East-West prisoner swap, multiple Westerners remain detained in Russia or Belarus, while several Russian and Belarusian dissidents are imprisoned abroad. Among those held includes U.S. and European nationals on charges ranging from treason to drug smuggling. Moscow may still seek their release in future exchanges.

Following the most significant East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, numerous Westerners are still detained in Russia or Belarus. Among them are U.S. citizens caught up on various charges from treason to drug smuggling.

Moscow could potentially negotiate their release in future exchanges. Key names include active duty U.S. staff sergeant Gordon Black, former U.S. marine Robert Gilman, and dual U.S.-Russian national Ksenia Karelina.

Additionally, Russian and Belarusian dissidents viewed by the West as political prisoners, such as Boris Kagarlitsky and Ivan Safronov, remain imprisoned. The question remains on whether their freedom could also be part of future diplomatic negotiations.