The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Russia Frees U.S. Captive, Talks To End War In Ukraine
Feb 12, 2025
Daniel Hoffman, a former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, shares insights on recent diplomatic developments, including the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russia. He emphasizes the significance of this exchange, where Moscow received cybercrime boss Alexander Vinnik in return. Hoffman discusses the newfound willingness of both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to engage in talks to end the war, shedding light on the complexities of these negotiations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Fogel's Release
- Marc Fogel, a U.S. teacher, was detained in Russia for over three years for possessing medical marijuana.
- President Trump welcomed him back to the U.S. after successful negotiations.
Asymmetric Exchanges
- Releasing wrongfully detained Americans is always positive, but it involves concessions.
- Russia's different legal system allows them to exploit these situations.
Ukraine's Progress
- Ukraine successfully defended its independence and weakened Russia's military.
- Putin's motivation is regime security, fearing the influence of democracy in Ukraine.