8月1日发生了由沙特阿拉伯促成的涉及Gershkovich和Whelan的俄罗斯和美国交换囚犯事件。 Russian and U.S. prisoner exchange facilitated by Saudi Arabia, involving Gershkovich and Whelan, occurred on August 1.
俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京感谢沙特王储穆罕默德·本·萨勒曼在8月1日促成一次重要的美国-俄罗斯囚犯交换活动。 Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for facilitating a major U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange on August 1. 这一历史性的交换涉及释放美国记者埃文·格尔什科维奇和前美国海军陆战队陆战队的保罗·惠兰,两人被控从事间谍活动,但均予以否认。 This historic swap involved the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, both accused of espionage, which they denied. 这次交流是冷战以来最大的一次,土耳其和其他阿拉伯国家也参与了交流。 The exchange marked the largest since the Cold War and also involved Turkey and other Arab nations. 2015年以来,领导人保持了密切的关系,协助能源合作。 The leaders have maintained a close relationship since 2015, aiding energy collaboration.