Donald Trump Praises Moscow for Releasing Russian-American Ballerina in Prisoner Exchange

U.S. President Donald Trump applauded Moscow for releasing Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballerina convicted of treason, as a part of a prisoner swap. Karelina was freed on Thursday and is now returning to america. In trade, the U.S. launched a Russian-German particular person who had been jailed on smuggling expenses. Throughout a Cupboard assembly, Trump expressed his gratitude to Russia for the discharge, noting that it got here after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He additionally acknowledged UFC CEO and longtime pal Dana White for serving to convey consideration to the case. Karelina’s fiancé, Chris Van Heerden, is an expert boxer.