02.08.2024 01:50
The historic exchange operation led by MIT received extensive coverage in the international press. The international media highlighted Turkey's role in the most comprehensive exchange operation of recent times, which involved the mutual exchange of 26 individuals held in prisons in the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia, and Belarus.
The major exchange operation led by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in Ankara has attracted wide attention in the international press. MIT carried out the largest-scale exchange operation of recent times, involving the mutual exchange of 26 individuals held in prisons in the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia, and Belarus. As part of the exchange operation in Ankara, 7 aircraft, including two from the United States and one each from Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Russia, transported 26 individuals to Turkey. The operation resulted in the transfer of 10 individuals, including two children, to Russia, 13 individuals to Germany, and 3 individuals to the United States.
Among those exchanged in the operation were Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, former US Marine Paul Whelan, German mercenary Rico Krieger, Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin, and Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer Vadim Krasikov.
The operation led by MIT received significant coverage in the international press, with many news outlets highlighting Turkey's role. The New York Times (NYT) newspaper featured the MIT prisoner exchange operation on its pages with the headline "Russia releases Evan Gershkovich in comprehensive prisoner exchange led by MIT." The article reported that Wall Street Journal (WSJ) journalists and others were released in Turkey as part of the "most comprehensive exchange in decades" between Russia and the West. The article noted that this was the first time Moscow had released "leading dissidents" since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and mentioned that the scope of the agreement had few precedents in the post-Soviet era.
The Washington Post (WP) described the release of Gershkovich as a turning point and referred to the exchange operation as the largest prisoner exchange involving at least two dozen individuals since the height of the Cold War. The article emphasized that the exchange was one of the most complex in history and took place during a period of "unprecedentedly bad war" in US-Russia relations. It compared MIT's operation to previous exchanges between the two countries, stating that the Thursday exchange was much more complex as it involved seven countries.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) announced the exchange operation with the headline "WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich released." The article referred to the operation as the largest East-West prisoner exchange since the Cold War and highlighted the release of the 32-year-old journalist.
CNN described the operation led by MIT as a "historic prisoner exchange" and emphasized the release of Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. Associated Press announced MIT's operation as the "largest post-Soviet prisoner exchange" and drew attention to the fact that it took place during a period of "lowest point" in Washington-Russia relations. The article mentioned that the exchange, which was described as surprising in scope, was implemented after years of secret negotiations.
The Times newspaper in the UK stated that the exchange operation took place in the capital of Turkey, Ankara, which has played a key role in previous exchanges. The article mentioned Turkey's exchange between Washington and Moscow in 2022, which involved the release of Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who was imprisoned in the US on drug trafficking charges, and former US Marine Trevor Reed, who was imprisoned in Russia on charges of assaulting a police officer.
Sky News highlighted that the exchange operation took place in Ankara and described it as the largest exchange since the Cold War, involving the release of several high-profile individuals. BBC described the operation as one of the largest and most extraordinary prisoner exchanges in modern history. The article used the phrase "unusual" not only in terms of the release of up to 24 individuals but also in terms of the number of countries involved, including the United States, Russia, Germany, and three other European countries. The Guardian reported that the "major exchange" involving the release of numerous foreign nationals and Russian politicians took place in Ankara.
RSI, the public broadcaster in Switzerland, reported that the exchange took place in Ankara under the coordination of MIT. SRF Television, a German-language broadcaster in the country, reported that a total of 26 individuals from 7 countries were exchanged in the operation coordinated by MIT. The article also mentioned the involvement of 7 aircraft in the operation.
German-language newspaper Tages-Anzeiger stated that a major prisoner exchange took place in Turkey involving Russia, the United States, Germany, and other European countries.
(Note: The translation of the image titles and alt tags is not provided as it requires visual understanding and context.)In the news, it was stated that "Turkey played an unquestionably important role in the prisoner exchange between Moscow and the West, thanks to its ties with both sides."
NETHERLANDS
In the news of the Dutch public broadcaster NOS, it was mentioned that the exchange was announced by the Presidency. The news stated that the exchange took place in Ankara under the coordination of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT). AD newspaper, in the headline of its news about the subject, used the expression "the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War between Russia and the West" and stated that the exchange took place in the capital of Turkey, Ankara.
In the Trouw newspaper, it was emphasized that the exchange was "the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War" and it was reported that a total of 26 people from 7 countries were exchanged in the operation coordinated by MIT. The news also included the information that the Turkish government acted as a mediator in the exchange and that 7 planes participated in the operation.
In the news of the NRC newspaper, it was stated that a major "prisoner exchange" took place in Turkey among Russia, the United States, Germany, and other European countries. The news stated that the exchange was coordinated by Turkey and that Turkish officials confirmed the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.
FRANCE
In the news of the French newspaper Le Parisien, it was reported that 26 Russian and Western prisoners were exchanged in Ankara, and it was emphasized that this exchange was "one of the most important exchanges since the Cold War." The news highlighted the names of American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan among those who were exchanged.
In the leading newspaper Le Monde, it was also stated that a "major prisoner exchange" was made with Russia with the mediation of Turkey, and it was reported that the exchange involving 7 countries was coordinated in Ankara. The Liberation newspaper stated that 26 people were exchanged between Russia and many Western countries in Ankara, and this was the "largest prisoner exchange" since the Cold War with Russia.
BELGIUM
In the news of the Flemish newspaper de Morgen, one of the country's leading newspapers, it was stated that the exchange took place in Ankara and it was noted that Turkey played a role in the "major prisoner exchange." The news, which stated that the exchange was coordinated by MIT, emphasized the "important mediation role" of the organization. The news also drew attention to the fact that this exchange was the "largest prisoner exchange" since the end of the Cold War.
ASIA-PACIFIC
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) brought up the MIT operation with the headline "Imprisoned Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan released in a major global prisoner exchange." The news stated that Turkey coordinated the "largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War."
The news on the Australian-based News.com.au website used the expression "This is the largest prisoner exchange carried out at once since the Cold War." The Indian newspaper India Today, published in India, saw the exchange operation through the release of American citizens by Russia. The news stated that the US and Russia carried out "the largest prisoner exchange in post-Soviet history."
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