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Freed Russian Dissident Kara-Murza Advocates for Political Prisoners' Release

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian political activist, has been advocating for the release of political prisoners following his own release from a Russian prison this summer in an unprecedented prisoner exchange.

Addressing lawmakers and diplomats in the U.S., Kara-Murza described his freedom as a 'miracle' and emphasized the importance of international efforts to secure the release of others detained under similar circumstances. His visit to the U.S. Congress was marked by expressions of disbelief at his release and gratitude towards those who facilitated it.

Kara-Murza's story highlights the ongoing struggle for political freedom in Russia and the role of international diplomacy in supporting dissidents.

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Released Russian dissident Kara-Murza visits US Congress

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Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza shook his head in disbelief as he addressed lawmakers and diplomats in a U.S. Senate hearing room on Tuesday, just weeks after he was released from prison in Siberia in a major prisoner swap.

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US lawmakers welcome Russian activist freed in August prisoner swap

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WASHINGTON - U.S. lawmakers welcomed Vladimir Kara-Murza to Capitol Hill Tuesday, celebrating the release of the Russian activist from a Kremlin prison

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