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About the Event
“Set Them Free: Recognizing Vladimir Kara-Murza and Prisoners of the Kremlin,” an event dedicated to advocating for those unjustly detained by Russia. This event serves as a follow-up to the event convened on April 9, advocating for Vladimir Kara-Murza and other Russian political prisoners.
Now reunited with his family following his release in a prisoner exchange, Vladimir has been a powerful voice for those still left behind—Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainian hostages held in Russia. As Vladimir has emphasized, the struggle is not over. This event is an opportunity to celebrate his freedom, commend the Biden-Harris Administration for securing the release of wrongfully detained individuals, and recommit to advocating for the countless others who remain imprisoned by the Kremlin.
Members of Congress, human rights advocates, and representatives from leading international organizations will highlight the urgency of continued advocacy, share updates on the plight of these political prisoners, and discuss the role of Russian democracy activists in promoting a future of justice and human rights.
Media outlets including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America will ensure that the message of solidarity and action resonates with the Russian people and beyond.
This event is hosted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), with participation from the Free Russia Foundation and the National Endowment for Democracy.
About the Speakers
Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland)
Chair, Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vladimir Kara-Murza,
Russian opposition leader and human rights advocate
Evgenia Kara-Murza,
Activist and Spouse of Vladimir Kara-Murza
Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi)
U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Senator Richard Durbin (D-Illinois)
U.S. Senator for Illinois
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire)
U.S. Senator for New Hampshire
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island)
U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware)
U.S. Senator for Delaware
Representative Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee)
9th District of Tennessee, U.S. House of Representatives
Representative Bill Keating (D-Massachusetts)
9th Congressional District of Massachusetts, U.S. House of Representatives
James O’Brien
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Natalia Arno
President, Free Russia Foundation
Damon Wilson
President and CEO, National Endowment for Democracy
More speakers to be announced soon
Image courtesy of Free Russia Foundation
