Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva speak with Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, August 2, 2024.
Mandatory Credit:	Kaylee Greenlee Beal/Reuters via CNN Newsource

Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva speak with Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, August 2, 2024.
Mandatory Credit: Kaylee Greenlee Beal/Reuters via CNN Newsource

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