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What is hostage diplomacy and why is it on the rise?

The Real Story

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The United States says Russia has done just that with Evan Gerschkevich. The governor of the US state he calls home is among the noisy chorus of American politicians calling for his release. It is very obvious that the Russians are using additional hostages and there are other Americans that are detained there as bargaining chips, according to a former U.S. diplomat.

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