On Tuesday evening (February 11), US teacher Marc Fogel was released by Russian authorities after more than 3 years of imprisonment and arrived back in the United States. President Trump and others welcomed Fogel’s return in Washington. NTDTV and Epoch Times conducted a live broadcast with real-time Chinese subtitles.
Fogel is a history teacher from Pennsylvania. In August 2021, he was arrested at a Russian airport for possessing medical marijuana (approximately 17 grams). His family and lawyers stated that the marijuana was prescribed by a US doctor for treating chronic pain. However, he was still sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by Russia. At the end of 2024, the Biden administration recognized Fogel’s “wrongful detention” by Russia.
On this Tuesday (February 11), White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz made a statement that President Trump, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, and Presidential advisor negotiated with Russia to reach a “swap” agreement. Fogel was granted release.
The Epoch Times: [https://youtube.com/live/DLnsuTc0G94](https://youtube.com/live/DLnsuTc0G94)
NTDTV: [https://youtube.com/live/QxrxhBhtobg](https://youtube.com/live/QxrxhBhtobg)