Trevor Reed is on his way home

Trevor Reed, the former US Marine held in Russia since 2019, is headed back to his family. The Biden White House announced a deal today to secure Reed's release in a prisoner swap. He's been held in Russia for 985 days after being arrested and sentenced to prison for nine years there. His family on CNN earlier today called his release an answer to their prayers. Our coverage begins with their emotional reaction to the joyous news. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices