‘It feels completely surreal’: Freed Putin critic gives first joint US interview with wife

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician who was freed in the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, and his wife join CNN’s Erin Burnett in their first joint US interview. #CNN #News
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[@ElenadQ]

As a Russian i want to express my gratitude to the US government for liberating our political prisoners

[@moggadah]

I'm European and I see many Russians on the internet that want freedom, but I also see many who want to crush the West seeing us all like enemies. I've always thought it's better to find new friends than to look for enemies and that it's better not to blame groups. I hope for the sake of our planet and for the sake of young people that we can find ways to put our differences aside and that we can find further ways to cooperate for a better future.

[@ElenadQ]

@moggadah there are many bots , putins government pays a lot to indian bot factories and most pro putin comments are from them

[@pat-2024]

@@ElenadQYou’re right! In the beginnings, it was Sankt Petersburg famous troll factory, but now, it’s outsourced, and i guess, it’s not only India, also African bots, and in Germany the far right party meme era are also into this… If i am not sure, i watch first into the channel infos, then often it’s becoming obvious…

[@nickrussel79]

@@moggadah you're not factoring in the kremlin trolls, they're cheap these days

[@vitaly2432]

Don't forget the contribution made by other governments like Germany. It wasn't just the US, not to diminish their part in this

[@palehorse6250]

Please don’t go back to Russia. Speak from where you are free.

[@Ron-Ayres]

Putin isn’t beyond poisoning Russian defectors in their adopted country, unfortunately. It happened here in the UK. Putin’s operatives poisoned Alexander Litvinenko with the nerve agent Novichok and he tragically died just a few days later. The photos from his isolated hospital bed where he was dying were an awful sight...

[@inesv2017]

@@Ron-Ayres he was poisoned with polonium.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

I know exactly how you feel. I thought Navalny was crazy to go back. But quite a few Russians in history have ignored such warnings. They are not likely to listen to us. Kara-Murza was asked whether the ever thought of suicide while in solitary. He said, no, he would not do that because of his Christian faith. For the same reason, I'm pretty sure that he is unafraid of being murdered or executed.

[@Eragon2679]

That would be a punch in the face of all the diplomats who fought hard to free him and the others imo.

[@PureLight11]

Is he really still considering going back? His poor family. Isn't it cruel to go back after all the anguish his family has gone through? His wife worked tirelessly. The US worked hard, other countries joined with us to get prisoners back, would he really do that?

[@malgorzatalituev6502]

This is why you don"t want to have dictatorship. Great to see this family together. He is a man of principle and so was Navalny.

[@orio723]

What did Kara-Murza and Navalny do to stop Russian aggression in Ukraine?

[@StaKout-Gr]

@@orio723 died in hell's prison

[@fatovamingus]

@@malgorzatalituev6502 Amen

[@fatovamingus]

@@orio723 Light! They shined the light on what was happening to the people of Ukraine. When their names were in the news all the time also following their story was a story about Ukraine it was always the same always attached. Slava Ukraini!!

[@orio723]

@@StaKout-GrYou can call it hell, but how does that fact show that man's principle(s)? Like did he give a sign to every Russian to die in prison or what do you mean?

[@jasonjames5347]

Very touching. This man is a great national treasure of Russia, and his wife is extraordinarily strong too. May they succeed in toppling Putin the terrible.

[@bald_agent_smith]

Progressive Russians largely support him, but it appears Vladimir won't be able to accomplish much without assistance from the opposition such as Navalny supporters, Katz etc.

[@albertmills_captianhook]

​@@bald_agent_smithnah, Katze don't have any support but only pink unicorns

[@andorkoppan2387]

What will happen to the Russian minority if the Ukrainians win?

[@Doshikday]

​@@albertmills_captianhook есть)

[@katerynarusakova6176]

He is a FSB agent.

[@judd442009]

Thanks, Erin, for your advocacy for Russian opposition leaders. You are one of the few platforms for consistent coverage of these developments.

[@KevinMerson]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤☺️🥹🙏Erin for advocacy for Russian opposition world 🌎 leaders you’re one ☝️ of few.internet platforms for the most consistent coverage of these topic developments.! 0:08

[@asmodean7239]

As a Russian I feel great gratitude and shame that US needs to save some of the best people in my country from our own disgusting government. Just spell it out in your head. Another country saves people from their own state. Madness.

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

It's great that there are people in the world who care about the other countries madness and cruelty to their people.

[@Erix442]

I'm Russian and I feel great gratitude but not shame. I don't know why u feel shame

[@1LERS1]

@@Erix442 Maybe shame for his shitty country that is killing it's own citizens? Russia in 2024 became a complete hellhole.

[@ingermimi]

So glad this sympatic and intelligent man is now free and with his family!!!❤️

[@graceverssen5651]

Thank you Vladimir for your courage. You are loved by many. What a miracle you are free!!! ❣️🌸❣️🌸

[@04279]

I remember seing his father on TV too. He was a great journalist as well.

[@rubbersoul3723]

American watching from the State of Rhode Island in the U.S.-So many props to you Erin for championing Vladimir's cause all this time-and so happy to see any time a victim of Putin's regime prevails-and could not be more impressed by the activism of you and your wife Vladimir-you both live the American values of decency and democracy so much more than Trump. Peace-All! 😇

[@chhoeunvutha9594]

I just can’t find words to describe my heart to cheer you and your family joining together again. It’s unbelievable that it was possible to get out of Putin’s prison. Let enjoy your beautiful life with your beautiful family. Big thanks to Democracy Government💙💙💙

[@R2_D3]

They tortured him to the very last moment, before being released.... It's a miracle he didn't go absolutely insane in solitary confinement...

[@marcusonesimus3400]

It is a miracle. The Lord was with him. He revealed at one point that he is a Christian, that this is why he did not consider suicide even at the worst times.

[@R2_D3]

@@marcusonesimus3400 Yeah sure... His wife and kids had nothing to do with it... The ''Lord'' wasn't with him, he was in *solitary* confinement!

[@tthompson9244]

I can't help but think of Navalny's family.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

he would have made it out too, if he could have survived just a few more months !! such a shame!!!!

[@user-tw7lm5nw1g]

​@@YesItsReallyKeith the fact is he couldn't. Putin killed him right before few days the first exchange formula has agreed

[@nurgul6045]

@@YesItsReallyKeithhe was killed in order to not be released. That simple.

[@mipchy7751]

@@YesItsReallyKeithhe was murdered, he wasn't given the opportunity to survive, and would never be given one. do not be fooled

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

@@mipchy7751 never fooled... I was being polite cause YT deletes many of my posts !!! cheers !

[@user-ob3oe3zk8p]

I live in Russia. I'm happy to see Vladimir free. Vladimir is a professional political leader and I hope he will use all his knowledge and experience to unite the opposition abroad and help us to fight against Putin's regime. Thanks so much to Evgenia Kara-Murza for mentioning the names of other political prisoners sentenced for saying truth about Putin's genocide. We, here in Russia, we hope and try to do even small things that make our country free.

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

Thank you for writing from inside the Russia. You and many others are real Heroes living under the villain's regime.

[@lindakelley2676]

Just spreading awareness is a first step. Mothers of the 600,000 dead soldiers should speak out however they can and/ or convince their sons if conscripted to surrender so they may live. No amount of money is worth losing life or limb or killing neighbors for Putins delusional whims. Ukrainians, unlike Russians treat POWs humanely.

[@paulaw3399]

Please be careful. From the US.

[@MurarichSiberian]

​@@lindakelley2676wait man, where U got these 600K of killed? Wait wait

[@natalialevchenko6894]

Какие именно маленькие вещи Вы делаете?

[@JesusLopez-kn4no]

Brave family

[@KnitzyKitzy]

So lovely to see them together. Vladimir’s humour and character is clearly undimmed. Evgenia’s determination and love for her husband is unwavering. I wish them both and their family all the best in their lives together.

[@mikestewart368]

Truly unbelievable story. Thx CNN.

[@rubincarter3904]

I sure hope Tucker Carlson & many MAGA folks see his interview so they get a real sense of life in Russia.

[@robertrussell263]

as a MAGAn, I hope so too. Soviet mindset rules Russia and didn't vanish with a flag and name change.

[@kooale]

Tucker know all about it, don't kid yourselves for a split second.

[@TheChronosMarch]

@@robertrussell263 its called feudalism

[@orio723]

You may hope as long as you want, it won't change them. There's no 'MAGA' at this point, just trumpites. 10+ years of Russo-Ukrainian war and they still repeat Russian lies after Trump.

[@user-jj9nb9yb9m]

As an ex-Russian citizen and a MAGA today I can tell you with a 100% certainty that we have over 1500 political prisoners here in USA who were prosecuted for questioning election integrity, including but not limited to a seventy two years old grandmother who was quietly praying in the Capitol for everyone wellbeing, who walked in the building because the police officer opened the door for her, and she did not burn or damaged anything while she was walking and praying on January 6 2021. And because I do have some friends who still lives in Russia and Ukraine by the way, I know that both of those countries combined have less numbers of political prisoners than corrupt criminal Biden administration has for three and a half years of his senile incoherent presidency

[@margiwagner5718]

So happy and thankful that you're free.

[@RitaFaamoe-id2gx]

It is wonderful to see n hear JOYFUL news about this gentleman to be FREE n be with his FAMILY n God bless you SIR n family ❤

[@AlexUSAF]

Talk about a man who puts his money where his mouth is. So glad he is back healthy, & okay. Brave & noble guy, & I wish this man the best.

[@Lena-g3q]

What a hell are you talking about?

[@valiasa-di6hr]

I just hope he'll continue to be healthy and alive. Russia needs much more people like him. @AlexUSAF sorry for the out of topic but who's that on your pic?

[@AlexUSAF]

@@valiasa-di6hr A late 1800's early 1900's sea captain.

[@georgine321]

I cried too. I cried when it happened and again just now. People have been talking about joy recently. I’m seeing joy in the most unexpected places and it is wonderful.

[@johnprentice1527]

Tears here as well.

[@eyyon]

..and someone had the nerve to congratulate Putin for the exchange?

[@lidiastarkova2323]

Vladimir Kara-Murza is amazing inspiration to all of us 🫶

[@lets.go.partying]

I’m not crying, You’re crying!

[@DHITTZ03]

While he's home Trump is congratulating putin. Wtf. why are people still supporting him?

[@user-vh9ds5ni3e]

Even more. They want to have autocracy leading by Trump in US. They really think it's better than democracy!

[@marcusonesimus3400]

Trump seems unable to learn anything new. It's very unfortunate for him and for his supporters. He seems to have forgotten already that God spared him from an assassin's bullet. What was supposed to be a 'transformative' experience seems to have rolled off him like water off a duck's back. I didn't know hat Kara-Murza was American. Why do he and his wife speak more or with a British accent? I'm sure that they consider Russia their home. I know that he was released in a deal brokered by the US in partnership with Europeans, but let's respect these people for what they are, Russian liberals in the best sense. To be a Western liberal requires no distinction of character, but to be a Russian liberal is quite another atter! And according to his own words, he is a Christian, which makes him a citizen of Jesus' kingdom above everything else.

[@mikeg9305]

Let's not forget they (most likely Putin) at least facilitated the death Of Alexei Navalny.

[@user-tw7lm5nw1g]

Alexey died right before few days the first exchange formula has agreed. The fact is putin wasn't going to release Alexey and he simply removed him from the process of discussion the exchanging.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

I didn't know that anyone was in doubt about that.

[@berylbutton989]

It is a joy and my heart is now singing instead of crying. I "met" this beautiful man watching The Putin Files" (I watched everyone) . Your love of your country touched me greatly. Blessings always

[@tamarazwinak]

We welcome you and your family to the U.S.

[@Durga695]

Vladimir speaks such excellent English with no accent whatsoever, thank God he has been released and is joined with his wife and 3 children. Unfortunately the war is going to continue. but Vlad. Kara Murza is freed, the hand of God.

[@lidiastarkova2323]

He studied in Britain. Many Russian people speak without accent, it depends on how diligent teachers at school were

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

Obviously, not god, but people.

[@artmifo]

@@lidiastarkova2323 если у нас хоть в одной государственной школе учат так говорить, то я готов съесть носки этого дилиджент тичера

[@facellina]

@@artmifoда, я тоже посмеялась )))

[@zhanna8888]

@@artmifoправда сто процентов!

[@mjf3810]

Oh my. What a lovely conclusion to such a horrendous ordeal. And your commitment to keep fighting for others is incredible. Be well and Godspeed.

[@benjaminohloff7819]

Real heroes. The courage Valdimir and his wife have shown is rare in our world. Thank you for making their fate public (repeatedly)! Imagine Russia having political leaders like him, what a wondeful world this would be.

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

Great idea, that will never exit.

[@KevinMerson]

@@elizabethgrachev2641 I agree ☝️ one ☝️ hundred percent 💯 percent with you on that.!

[@fatovamingus]

Navalny - when Putin falls - must be recognized by that country forever.

[@orio723]

What did Navalny do for Russia?

[@fatovamingus]

@@orio723 he gave the Russian people ,who've been living under a terrible oppression for so long, a glimmer of hope that democracy could become a reality.

[@orio723]

@@fatovamingus How do you know that? How is what you're saying true? There's still half a million Russian occupiers in Ukraine terrorising civilians.

[@davidwright5094]

@@orio723 "What did Navalny do for Russia?" Amongst other things, Navalny used his voice, some cameras, and his writing to state certain true facts, that need stating. --In the presence of a regime that threatens extreme penalties for doing so.

[@fatovamingus]

@@orio723 I did not say that navalny was Jesus. But he certainly was a martyr because after he was poisoned and sent to Germany he did not have to come back but Russia was his home and he came back to fight with his people. And take a look at how many people came out to pay respects after he was murdered and they risk their own lives in doing so My mother's Ukrainian (Ruthenian actually). And her grandparents were forced to learn Russian and abandoned the Ukrainian language which is why Russians can't understand Ukraine but ukrainians can understand Russians. Ukraine has not had its sovereignty for long and only 2 years ago were they able to have their own Orthodoxy. Navalny'd courage bled into the people of Russia. Many soldiers who turned themselves over to the Ukraine Army I am certain did it in a form of protest against what Putin was doing. And the credit goes to Alexei navalny.

[@judd442009]

One of the best "feel good" features CNN has broadcasted.

[@tjk3430]

Let's give it up for Biden making this happen.

[@bradf2442]

The only reason Trump cares is because you didn’t care enough to think about it.Biden rules, Trump drools🎉

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

yeah.... he did real good on this !!!

[@georgewashington3555]

Yes Biden and Kamala and our Allies

[@robbie4084]

Absolutely, he delivers while Trump just mouths off and does nothing

[@KevinMerson]

⁠@@YesItsReallyKeithpresident Biden did a great 😌 job while. Diaper don ran his mouth 👄 and did absolutely 💯 nothing to help the country or the American 🇺🇸 people.! 0:02

[@rororidley5829]

Thank you Biden-Harris administration 🩵💙🩵💙

[@JetTech1992]

Weird how nobody talks about what the hostages were traded for?

[@hope4all366]

Weird you would bring this up now.​@@JetTech1992

[@markwickens2756]

@@JetTech1992This man was not worthier than 1000 of the ones Putin got? He should be Putin’s prisoner still? It would make you happy?

[@JaneSoole]

What a treat. Thank you. Beautiful. I've listened quite often to Mrs Kara Murza in the last years or so and have been so much admiring of her courage and to Bill Browder, bearing witness for his friend. Good luck to that lovely family.

[@blakesmith5198]

Amazing story. Glad the producers let the interview breathe.

[@Dancer_vlogs561]

Beautiful and strong woman who did everything to protect her family and get her husband back!

[@Dwightinho56]

She is still fighting to bring down the Russian regime, too many Americans are willing, with eyes wide open, to build one up. Truly something to think about🤔.

[@joerogain5025]

Why didn't we take the opportunity of trading Donald tRUMP in the prisoner exchange?

[@paulearle5361]

Brilliant idea! Thanks! That gave me a good laugh😂

[@MrTimjd123]

@@paulearle5361 They don't want him

[@brendasullivan3149]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 exactly

[@worldcitizenobjectivethink3764]

There's still a chance to include him in the next swap hopefully before the election.🤣

[@tamaravassel2966]

😂😂

[@marisabenson1222]

Ukraine makes a bold and daring move into Russia. Fortune favour the brave. Come on US put your actions behind the words , " Always stand on principle even if you stand alone" or " If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done ". Harris/Walz support democracy support Ukraine and free Russia from putin.

[@mradventurer8104]

We don't want a nuclear war though.

[@62CDN]

​@@mradventurer8104Russia would never fire nuclear weapons. It's all false bravado from a dictator

[@orio723]

@@mradventurer8104 We do not. Russia started the war, not the US. Ukraine has the right to defend itself.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

'Fortunate favor the brave.' Who says? On what authority is your statement based? Don't get me wrong; I think the Ukrainina offensive toward Kursk is a brilliant maneuver. But there is no such thing as 'fortune'. God is Sovereign over human history. He is a righteous Judge. Our hope should be based on confidence in His character, not confidence in human character, in 'good luck', 'karma', etc. Let us rid ourselves of heathen superstition. Btw Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Christian. I heard him say so directly. That is how he can afford to be brave. He knows that even physical death cannot separate him from God, because Jesus has paved the way for human beings to come into God's presence by removing the burden of our sin. It's great to stand on principle, so long as the principle is true and reliable. Re: Harris/Walz, I do find their hardline position on abortion deeply disturbing, but Trump's ideas on foreign policy are also deeply disturbing. Not only does Trump admire Putin and approve Xi Jinping's cultural genocide of the Uyghurs, but he has a high opinion of the world's most insane dictator-----Kim Jong-un of North Korea. The irony is that Trump is the most pro-Communist US president in history, except for FDR, who probably didn't know any better because the extent of Soviet criminality had not yet been revealed.

[@KevinMerson]

@@orio723 you’re right about Ukraine 🇺🇦 being able to defend itself from Russia 🇷🇺.! 0:02

[@johnchambers3390]

Amazing story! I appreciate hearing it.

[@KevinMerson]

Awesome 😎 story Erin .! 0:02

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

I was overjoyed to hear of his release, I thought he would follow Navalny et al.

[@leowich]

These two are my heroes. I am from Russia.

[@yelloworiolus8670]

I'm russian citizen, and I'm crying.😢 Thank you so much!

[@keepdreaming382]

This brings tears to your eyes, seeing them back together again. Just wonderful. I wish them all the happiness in the world ❤

[@mikepearson3226]

If the Harris campaign is smart they should bring this man to their rallies to demonstrate how vicious and brutal the Putin regime is and to inform the electorate. That would really stick it to Trump who continually promotes the Putin regime . This country used to stand up to Dictatorships and anti democratic regimes - it’s time to step it up and help drive Putin and his fellow criminals out of power.

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I don’t think they would use him like that.

[@kooale]

@@KnitzyKitzy I very mush doubt ANY Kara-Murza would consider themselves as being "used". More like being useful, and valued, and listened to, and welcomed! Don't make us think for you again Kitzy.

[@Sbannmarie]

I think he’s pacing himself, allot to digest

[@orio723]

Have you seen Ukrainian POWs' bodies after years of torture in Russia?

[@aaaa1953]

Welcome back, needless to say, the fight can be done from safe soil. Stay with your family and make up for lost time.

[@palehorse6250]

Seeing this man freed by Biden’s prisoner exchange brought me to tears more than the other hostages.. he has been tortured by Putin and poisoned.. that Biden included him in this deal is immensely pleasing.

[@lubovbagdasarian7882]

Thanks Vladimir Kara- Murza and his family great. God bless America and President Biden❤

[@Mike-01234]

You know Trump wouldn't have lifted a finger to get his man out.

[@pavelg4990]

Thrilled to see Vladimir free and fighting again! Нет войне. Россия будет свободной. Путина под трибунал в Киеве.

[@nataliavalerievna]

Под трибунал в Гааге

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

@@nataliavalerievna Will never happen, unfortunately.

[@briant5685]

lol go back to sleep and dream again,having some few supporters in moscow and st.petersburg doesn't qualify him to lead russia,majority don't even care who he is

[@pavelg4990]

@@briant5685 what makes you an expert? Are you Russian, have you lived there and been to the protests like I have?

[@jennysloan6159]

@@elizabethgrachev2641 Why do you think that?

[@michaelj.4187]

sending love and peace to everyone...

[@gloriaharbin1131]

What a wonderful and inspiring story/saga. Thank you Erin for helping this family.❤🙏

[@lewis1coolguy2]

This is a moment, a real good one.

[@sheilabatey492]

From the UK - I am so pleased Mr Kara-Murza is home and safe (and the other hostages) I really do not know how Mrs Kara-Murza carried on each and every day she must be so strong, I realize she had to stay strong for her children and she has my utmost respect, thank goodness President Biden did not give up and he kept on negotiating your release. Stay strong, Putin will get brought down sooner rather than later he is a bully and a thug. 💙

[@Patbol59]

Vladimir Kara-Murza is certainly one of the bravest men in the world. Huge respect for this man 🙏

[@user-sz7eo7fb6x]

I mean.... are they making a movie based on their story? What an extraordinarily brave family, Evgeniya is exceptionally strong and beautiful ❤

[@zhanna8888]

They should made a movie!

[@triciaeugene8451]

Wonderful. From the hand of support for his daughter, to the wife's love. Thank you USA, and Joe Biden.

[@Hawijack]

He is a future leader of Russia.

[@orio723]

How do you know?

[@kerererer]

Аминь

[@AtashkaAtashka-sq3ch]

He has no support from the people of Russia.

[@elizabethgrachev2641]

No, please. He is Historian man, who made several documentary films about political movement inside the Russia. Wish him luck in health and in writing the real history in Russia.

[@briant5685]

bwahahahahaha in your wet dreams

[@balloffire]

What a brave man, respect 💪🏻

[@elvenkind6072]

Glad to see him free.

[@arraakopyan5785]

Finally karamurza well known opposition leader 🤙

[@user-qh1wh4mi8o]

It’s a miracle… God bless America 🇺🇸 a lot of people in Russia are so happy that has happened 👍👍👍👍

[@alonliiaz]

As a russian, i want to say a big thank you to CNN for letting people know about my country's heroes! I was so worry about Vladimir after what happened to Navalny, so know that now I can't be more happy and grateful he'll continue living peacefully with his family 🥺❤️ What a win for us anti-war russians and people all over the world who appreciate human rights!

[@svoy_sredi_chuzhikh]

А потом будете переживать за всё новых и новых политзаключённых, которых и будут набирать ради этих обменов на киллеров.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

Now heed to Kamala Harris's words Vladimir...... We're Not Going Back !!!! Do your very important work safely from America!!! You are important to reestablishing Russia onto a good path towards real democracy and you cannot do that from solitary confinement in Siberia.... also your children and your wife need you!!! cheers man and so glad you made it out !!!

[@vincentriley3698]

Excellent story , thanks all . No words can explain…. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a wonderful future 🙇‍♂️😉✌️

[@sewquilty]

God Bless you Vladimir. Stay Safe & Strong!!

[@OutpostMJ]

I'm so happy for Vladimir Kara-Murza, his tireless wife Evgenia, and their children. Please take care of yourselves. Please do not make the grave mistake Alexei Navalny made in returning to Russia while Putin is in power -- stay safe, free, and therefore able to continue fighting.

[@robbiemitchell1601]

It is impossible to watch this interview and not have tears streaming down one's face. If only the Russian people can become truly free and take their rightful place among European nations and the West!

[@mayviolets]

I first saw Vladimir Kara-Murza on news interviews on KZbin and recognized his amazing integrity and vision and influence as a person standing up to Putin. I am so relieved he's safely out of Russia.

[@AngelEagle44]

Wonderful interview! Also for Julian Assange! Let All People Go!!!!

[@ShClan6]

Slightly awkward (opportunistic) opening Erin - “you thought you were going to die” “Hi Erin, it’s nice to be on your show.” “Ya, you thought you were going to die.”

[@ThePgkessler]

I am first, so grateful that your family is together again and that you are safe and free. I am also grateful for the outspoken bravery of your family!

[@robbie4084]

Brilliant interview, thank god hes out, Putin must be stopped,

[@G3n3vaL3st3r]

I can not believe the bravery they have. I don’t think I could be in solitary away from my children that long and still stay so strong in my convictions. I hope they get the mental health care they need. To continue to advocate for others after just being reunited is truly selfless.

[@Natalynoname]

Vladimir is a strong and brave man, and Evgenia is incredibly sensitive, humane and loving person…may you family be happy forever

[@SaintPetersburgLifeandDreams]

Thank you American, German and other diplomats, who not only freed American citizens, but also Russian political prisoners from the Putin's clows.

[@KevinMerson]

I just want to say thank you 🙏😌German soldiers and other diplomats , who just not only freed the American 🇺🇸 people,but also Russian political prisoners from the clutches of putin’s Russia 🇷🇺 government 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡.! 0:02

[@brendatenorio5721]

Need to hear more. Unabridged

[@kooale]

This was such a great piece, THANK you CNN & Burnett, please have them back when they have better recovered. Maga: make sure to see the interviews that Fox & Friends, Ingraham, Hannity & Carlson did with the Kara-Murza's & their compatriots. Don’t miss Alex Jone’s piece on this story as well. Make sure to see that. Please look, listen & get back to us with your Christian & evangelical thoughts.

[@elenayurtaeva8664]

I’m so proud of you both ❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyS240]

This is a powerful interview.

[@KevinMerson]

Every one ☝️ needs to listen 👂 and to watch this is really a positive powerful interview.! 0:02

[@cathypreston1095]

Thank you for your service Sir. So grateful you are back in your family's arms. All sixteen souls released are true blessings.

[@thriftingtrendylooks]

Thanks President Biden and Vice President. Vote Blue for more effort to free others wrongly convicted

[@georgewashington3555]

Glad you are safe guys !! made it against the odds -President Biden and VP Kamala did this.

[@the_traveling_texan]

Putins the guy Trump says is a “good smart man” smh VOTE BLUE

[@joeytranchina8839]

When I saw Vladimir Kara-Murza speaking truth to power from a cage in a Russian courtroom. I was certain I would next hear that he had died in prison. This is a great day for courage.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

Thank God for the rescue of this man and more than a dozen others. I saw the whole interview, his face is familiar from previous interviews, and the first thing I noticed was how gaunt he looked after his terrible ordeal. I remember his remarks about the psychological torture of a year spent in solitary confdinement. He was asked whether he had ever contemplated suicide, and he answered that he did not because of his Christian faith. He remarked on the hypocrisy of Putin's regime, how it pretends to stand for 'family values' but would not allow a prisoner like him to attend church services, which certainly could have been done in a prison environment. It doesn't require any distinction of character to be a liberal in the West. Sadly, seliberalism and self-indulgence have become synonymous for many. It is no longer a case of what one can do for one's country, but of insisting on one's own rights whether these are genuine or invented. Not so in today's Russia. To be a Russian liberal, a liberal in the historic sense who wants to see autocracy and dictatorship replaced with representative government and rule of law, may require sacrificing one's comfort, one's freedom, and one's body for the cause. Kara-Murza and his family will not stop doing dangerous work. May God protect them.

[@MM-zo5im]

I am from Russia. Thank you very much to the USA and European countries for helping to free Vladimir Kara-Murza and other political prisoners from Russian prison!! Russia will be free!! RIP Navalny!

[@dorothylewis5864]

OMG I'm sobbing. Thank goodness this exchange could take place. Thanks to all that made it happen. I can feel the unrealness & surrealness of what occurred & I support everything this couple & all who work towards ending the horror regime of Putin & his cohorts do.

[@kot4370]

Как же я горжусь, что вы есть у нас❤

[@wang3194]

I am from Russia and I really didn't know about this guy who he is. I know Navalny and Ilya Yashin, but I really didn't hear of this man before the death of Navalny, and now I know how he looks as most people in our country do. I asked my friends, they didn't know about him too. Now he became really famous.

[@donttrustthevoices6885]

Одно из его важнейших достижений - лоббирование закона Магнитского в США, который накладывал персональные санкции на людей, участвовавших в убийстве и пытках Магнитского, а так же на коррупционеров среди деятелей путинского режима

[@cybersn9zhka]

if you didn't know that just speeks about your unawareness of social sphere and politics. he was known even before Navalny, also his stories were broadly told by free media. but yes, now more people learnt about him as he's a true hero

[@williamgj6777]

I’m not a democrat but Biden bowed out with style arranging this one

[@juliegale3863]

Tears for all those he had to leave behind in such horrible circumstances.

[@bettkiplangat7115]

Great to see you alive

[@TomThumb151515]

Thank you to our allies who made this possible

[@annat867]

Brilliant intelligent and honest person

[@JJ_Magnificent]

heartbreaking, so happy for this man and his family

[@nicolaumb7494]

Best wishes to the family and Kudos to Biden's administration

[@_maximka_1408]

Thanks much, very interesting and send my best wishes to Kara - Murza❤