President Biden expresses gratitude to Turkey for swap transaction
MİT orchestrates historic prisoner swap involving 26 hostages from 7 countries
A groundbreaking prisoner exchange involving 26 hostages from 7 different countries, including the US and Russia, was successfully carried out in Ankara under the coordination of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT). The exchange saw 10 hostages transferred to Russia, 13 to Germany, and 3 to the US.
The operation, which involved bringing the hostages to Turkey on multiple planes from the US, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Russia, has been hailed as a historic achievement in international diplomacy. US President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken both expressed their gratitude to Turkey for facilitating the largest prisoner swap in history between the US and Russia.
In a statement, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed deep appreciation for Turkey’s role in making the agreement possible. The successful execution of the prisoner exchange has demonstrated the importance of international collaboration in resolving complex security issues.
The operation, conducted under the control of MIT, has received widespread praise for its careful planning and execution. The swift and efficient exchange of hostages highlights the crucial role that intelligence agencies play in promoting global security and cooperation.
