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Senators Demand Action for Wrongfully Held Americans | Richmond News
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are escalating pressure on the Trump administration to rescue five Americans—including Salem’s Chuck Zimmerman—held in Russia for over 400 days since the Ukraine invasion. They’re demanding the White House formally designate these detainees as “wrongfully detained” under the Robert Levinson Act, a move that would unlock legal protections, boost diplomatic leverage, and provide critical support to their families. Without this designation, the U.S. lacks full authority to negotiate their release or offer resources to those fighting for their return. This isn’t…
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