Trevor Reed, wrongly held in Russia, injured while supporting Ukrainians.

Trevor Reed, Marine‌ Veteran Freed by President Biden, Injured Fighting Alongside Ukrainian Forces

Trevor Reed, ⁣a ⁣Marine⁣ veteran who was freed from ⁣a Russian prison with the help of President Joe Biden last year, has been injured while ⁢fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Reed was transported to Germany for medical care after​ sustaining shrapnel wounds ​from stepping ​on a landmine‌ about two ‌weeks ago.

Warning Against Traveling to Ukraine

The Biden administration has repeatedly warned U.S. ⁢citizens against traveling to⁢ Ukraine, emphasizing the significant risks involved, including capture, death, or physical harm.‍ Deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel clarified that Reed was not engaged in⁣ any activities on behalf of the U.S. government.

Reed’s Release ⁢and Wrongful Detainment

Reed, who was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison in 2020, was released in a prisoner exchange last April. The U.S. government considered his detainment to‍ be wrongful. The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, passed by Congress ‌in 2020, guides how the U.S. government handles international kidnappings and arrests.

Prisoner Swaps and Wrongful Detainments

President Biden agreed⁤ to a second prisoner ⁢swap ⁣in December, securing the release of WNBA athlete⁢ Brittney Griner. Russia currently holds Wall ⁣Street Journal ⁣reporter Evan⁤ Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, both accused of spying for the U.S.⁢ The administration considers them to⁣ be wrongfully detained.

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