Grainne McCarthy, Chief Digital Editor International at The Wall Street Journal, and Mark Galeotti, director of Mayak Intelligence, dive into the recent major prisoner swap involving 24 individuals across seven countries. They debate whether this was a diplomatic success or a tactical win for Putin. The discussion reveals the complex dynamics of modern diplomacy, the risks it poses to Western security, and how Russia's actions could reshape power balances in Europe. They also touch on the emotional impact of journalist Evan Gershkovich's release amid broader implications for dissidents in Russia.
