- Speculation rises over Russia prison swap including Paul Whelan The Hill
- Biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War could be underway, movements suggest USA TODAY
- Russia May Free 20-30 Political Prisoners in Historic Exchange With West The Moscow Times
- Russian-UK dissident Kara-Murza disappears from jail in latest sign a prisoner swap with West may be close Reuters
- Russia transfers dissident Kara-Murza and other political prisoners The Washington Post