The historic release of American prisoners in 9 incredible pictures

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, prepare to greet Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsou Kurmasheva, all prisoners released by Russia, upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews, August 1, 2024, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Former Russian detainee Evan Gershkovich is greeted by U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Released prisoner Evan Gershkovich walks on the tarmac after his return to the U.S.

Released prisoner Alsou Kurmasheva gets off the plane.

Joe Biden greets Paul Whelan, a prisoner released by Russia.

President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris welcome Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsou Kurmasheva, all prisoners released by Russia, upon their arrival on August 1, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris walk on the tarmac after greeting released prisoners Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsou Kurmasheva following their arrival at Joint Base Andrews.

Evan Gershkovich greets his mother Ella Milman after his return to the U.S. as U.S. President Joe Biden looks on.