Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was recently released in a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, has expressed his determination to return to Russia. Kara-Murza, who had feared for his life and anticipated execution prior to the swap, is now resolute in his commitment to continue his activism against the Russian government. This exchange marks the largest of its kind since the Cold War, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations. Kara-Murza's release has drawn attention to the plight of political prisoners in Russia and the broader struggle for democracy and human rights in the country.