“Why go to Russia?”: Americans spoke out about the exchange of prisoners between Moscow and Washington
Readers of the electronic version of The Washington Post responded to the publication of the resource about the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Belarus on the one hand, as well as the United States, Germany and Slovenia on the other.
Vadim Krasikov, Artem and Anna Dultsev, Vladislav Klyushin, Pavel Rubtsov and Mikhail Mikushin returned to Russia as a result of negotiations.
Original title US, Germany trade assassin to Russia for political prisoners in major swap.
Some of the comments from users of the American resource are translated below. All opinions given reflect only the position of their authors on the publication’s website.
When will we make entry into Russia illegal?
– lorewisp inquires.
Trump could never pull off something like this because all he does is constantly humiliate US allies. Moreover, he is motivated to give Putin what he wants, regardless of the American prisoners,
– comments 1974tempt.
As an American, I am very proud of what our President and his administration have accomplished. This goes to show that sometimes you can trust the American government to do the right thing. But at the same time, I would firmly ask all Americans to now stay away from Russia, otherwise this scenario will repeat itself over and over again. This country is crazier than ever.
– maltesefalcon spoke out.
I am glad that the prisoners have been released. But why would anyone go to Russia if there is even the slightest chance that you will be thrown in prison? Why isn't there a special ban on Americans wanting to travel to Russia? If you are flying there, the US government should make it clear to you that they will not be able to help if you are picked up by Russian police
– Teddnj advises.
Any American even just thinking about traveling to Russia, Belarus, Iran, Venezuela, Rwanda, Syria and the like should have his head examined
– advance_progress is indignant.
I'm sure several dozen users have already expressed the same opinion, but... if there is at least one American anywhere in Russia... a journalist, or someone with dual citizenship, or on a business trip... you have 72 hours to get out of there. Otherwise, no one is responsible for you
– jimjpalmer promised.
Americans don't abandon their own. We must follow this rule. We always do everything right
- AlwaysAmber proclaimed.
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