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The Russians viewed this as swapping a criminal for a criminal. The marine is considered a spy and the Russians wanted a spy that the Germans are holding in exchange. The Germans keep saying no as this isn’t the first time the subject has been broached. The Biden admin thought they were putting public pressure on the Russians when they announced that they were going to get the two for one swap. Further evidence of the idiocy and ineptitude of American politicians. Everything is a photo-op or a cool sound bite to them. Carry on