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Us special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff He said that some things were still in the air when he jumped on his jet to Russia to discuss the potential edition of American school teacher Marc Fogel.
Witkoff, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday to Hannity that someone who was an intermediary between the United States and the Russian government gave the opportunity to return fogel.
Presented a plan for the president and members of his cabinet, Including national security adviser Mike Waltz and CIA director John Ratcliffe, who considered the information “credible” and “effective”.
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Marc Fogel, a history teacher in Pensilvania, who worked at the Anglo -American school in Moscow, returned to US soil on Tuesday night after being detained since 2021, he announced him after talking to the Trump administration officers. (White House via x)
Fox News Sean Hannity hosted Witkoff if he knew the end outcome when he arrived at the jet.
“You know, we thought we had a very, very good chance that Marc returned. We weren’t positive. There were still some things I didn’t talk about tonight,” the investor said in real estate.
“We thought it was a strong enough opportunity for us to go and, hopefully, we would have a good result. And, of course, we are. So, I am grateful and grateful for the Fogel family.”
Fogel was released on Tuesday after spending about three years in Russian prison for drug charges. Was not included in August 2024. Replacement of mass prisoners Between the United States and Russia, which saw Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich and Marine Veterans Paul Whelan Freed.
This picture published by the White House shows Evan Gershkovich, left, Alsu Kurmasheva, right, and Paul Whes, the second on the right, and the second on the plane, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after their release from Russian captivity. (White house via AP)
The White House was announced by Russian citizen of Alexander Vinnik, who acknowledged the guilt last year conspiracy to commit money launderingIt will be published as part of Fogel’s exchange.
Witkoff refused to comment on whether he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip.
Fogel met with Trump Late on Tuesday night In the White House, wearing an American flag drawn over his shoulder.
“I feel like the happiest man on Earth right now,” he said, praising the president and his team as a “hero” for the insurance of release and bringing home.
US President Donald Trump greets Marc Fogel back to the United States after being released from Russian custody in Washington on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC, DC. Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, served a 14-year prison sentence after being arrested at an airport in Moscow in August 2021 due to the possession of cannabis, which he allegedly used to treat chronic back pain. He was released earlier today as part of the exchange negotiated by Trump’s administration. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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“I think he [Fogel] He took off even after three and a half years in prison. I think he considered himself happiness. He is an example of a very, very brave person and I’m glad I had a privilege to meet him, to know him, “Witkoff said.” I will stay in touch with him and play a small role in giving him freedom. “
