Updated Feb 11, 2025 - Politics & Policy

American teacher back in U.S. after Russia releases him from detention

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 President Donald Trump welcomes Marc Fogel back to the United Stated after being released from Russian custody, at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Trump welcomes Marc Fogel at the White House on Tuesday night after the American teacher arrived back in the U.S. after being released from Russian custody. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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