It's the biggest prisoner swap between Russia and the West since the Cold War - despite the worst hostility in modern times because of the war in Ukraine. How was the deal done? Why did it happen now -- and could better relations follow?

In this episode:

• Dmitry Babich -- Political analyst at Sputnik International news agency.
• Glenn Carle -- Former CIA officer.
• Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at the New York Times.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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