The White House announced that Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who was wrongfully detained in Russia, has been released as part of a diplomatic exchange. His release follows a visit to Moscow by a special envoy from the Trump administration, which officials say could signify a positive development in U.S.-Russia relations amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict. Fogel, who had been serving a 14-year sentence, is now returning to the United States. The circumstances surrounding his release have been met with relief by his family and supporters, who expressed gratitude for the efforts made to secure his freedom.